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Histafree Suspension is used to treat various kinds of allergies in children. It contains fexofenadine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. It works by blocking histamine action, which causes immune responses and inflammations in the body. Thus, it helps to treat hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

FEXOFENADINE-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Histafree Suspension

Histafree Suspension is a paediatric suspension used to treat allergy symptoms and hives in children. It helps relieve common seasonal allergy signs like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes, as well as itchy skin rashes. This medicine belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines, which work by blocking the substances that trigger allergic reactions.

For the best results, your child should take Histafree Suspension consistently at the times recommended by your doctor, usually once or twice a day. It can be taken with or without food, but it must always be given with water rather than fruit juice to ensure it works correctly. Helping your child avoid known allergy triggers like dust, pollen, and pet dander can further improve their comfort.

While using Histafree Suspension, some children may experience mild side effects like a light headache, a slightly upset stomach, or mild sleepiness. These effects are usually temporary and go away on their own as your child's body adjusts. However, if you notice any unusual or serious side effects, such as swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, you must stop the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.

Do not give this medicine if your child has had an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients in the past. If your child has kidney disease, it is vital to speak with your doctor before starting this treatment, as they may need an adjusted dose.

This medicine can interact with certain other treatments, such as antacids, which can make it harder for your child's body to absorb the active ingredients. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are giving your child any other medicines, and seek specific guidance if this medicine is being considered for adolescents who may be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Histafree Suspension

Histafree Suspension is used to relieve allergy symptoms and chronic hives in children. The detailed uses of Histafree Suspension are as follows:

  • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Outdoor and Indoor Allergies): Histafree Suspension helps reduce symptoms such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and itchy, watery eyes caused by pollen, dust, or pet dander.
  • Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (Hives): Histafree Suspension helps relieve chronic, unexplained itchy skin rashes and red bumps in children.

Key Benefits

Histafree Suspension provides effective relief from allergy symptoms, helping your child stay comfortable and continue their daily activities. The key benefits of Histafree Suspension are as follows:

  • Multi-Symptom Relief: Histafree Suspension helps relieve sneezing, runny or itchy nose, itchy or watery eyes, and itchy skin caused by allergies, allowing your child to feel more comfortable throughout the day.
  • Improved Comfort and Sleep: By reducing allergy symptoms, it helps your child sleep more comfortably at night without being disturbed by an itchy nose or throat.
  • Non-Drowsy Relief: This oral suspension provides effective allergy relief for most children without causing significant drowsiness, allowing them to attend school, study, and play with better focus and alertness.
Side effects of Histafree Suspension 60 ml
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Managing back pain as a side effect of medication requires a combination of self-care techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions. Here are the steps:
  • Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
  • Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
  • To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
  • To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
  • Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
  • To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
  • Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
  • Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

Directions for Use

  • Histafree Suspension can be administered with or without food as directed by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Administer the prescribed dose to the child using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.
  • Shake well before use.

How Histafree Suspension Works

Histafree Suspension contains fexofenadine, which works by acting as an antihistamine. When your child comes into contact with an allergen like pollen or dust, their body releases a natural chemical called histamine. Histamine attaches to specific receptors in the body, causing swelling, itching, sneezing, and a runny nose. Histafree Suspension binds to these receptors and blocks histamine from attaching to them. Because histamine cannot bind, the allergic response is stopped in its tracks. Additionally, this medicine is designed so that it does not easily enter the brain, which is why it provides effective relief without causing the drowsiness associated with older antihistamines.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Driving

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Liver

Caution

Histafree Suspension should be used cautiously in children with liver disease as it may affect liver function. So inform your doctor about your child's medical condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on the condition of your child.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor about your child's medical condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on the condition of your child.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Histafree Suspension can be given safely to children. Give this medicine to your child in the doses prescribed by the paediatrician.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before giving Histafree Suspension to your child. Your doctor will prescribe Histafree Suspension if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Histafree Suspension is for paediatric patients only.

What if I have taken an overdose of Histafree Suspension

If you suspect your child has taken more than the prescribed dose of Histafree Suspension, seek immediate medical attention. Take your child to the nearest emergency room right away, even if they do not show any symptoms.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid fruit juices: Do not give your child grapefruit, orange, or apple juice within two hours of taking Histafree Suspension, as these juices can significantly reduce the medicine's effectiveness.
  • Manage indoor allergens: Keep indoor humidity low using a dehumidifier, and wash your child's bedding weekly in hot water to minimise exposure to dust mites.
  • Pollen defence: Keep windows closed during high-pollen days and use air conditioning to filter the air inside your home.
  • Post-outdoor hygiene: Have your child change their clothes and wash their hands and face immediately after coming inside from playing outdoors to remove trapped pollen.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Histafree Suspension to start to work: Histafree Suspension ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration. 

The time for which the effects of Histafree Suspension last: The effect of Histafree Suspension lasts for 12 to 14 hours.

What if you forget to take Histafree Suspension

If you miss giving a dose to your child, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store the oral suspension at controlled room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).• Do not freeze the suspension, as freezing can permanently ruin the liquid mixture.

Drug Warnings

  • Check the Expiry Date: Always check the expiry date on the packaging before administering the dose to your child.
  • Inspect the Suspension Before Use: Inspect the liquid before use; it should look uniform in colour. Do not use it if you notice unusual clumping that does not disperse after shaking.
  • Use the Correct Measuring Device: Use only the syringe or dosing cup provided with this specific package to ensure your child gets the correct amount of medicine.
  • Monitor Symptom Improvement: If your child's allergy symptoms do not improve after a few days of consistent use, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Inform Healthcare Professionals: Inform any doctor or dentist your child visits that they are currently taking this medicine, especially before any allergy skin tests, as the medicine can interfere with the test results.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Aluminum or magnesium antacids: Taking these antacids close to the time of administering Histafree Suspension can reduce the absorption of the medicine, making it less effective. Space these treatments by at least two hours.
  • Erythromycin or ketoconazole: Combining Histafree Suspension with these medicines may increase the amount of Histafree Suspension absorbed by the body, which can increase the risk of side effects.
FexofenadineEluxadoline
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FexofenadineBosutinib
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FexofenadineEluxadoline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Histafree Suspension 60 ml:
When Histafree Suspension 60 ml and Eluxadoline are taken together, increase levels of Histafree Suspension 60 ml by decreasing metabolism.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Histafree Suspension 60 ml with Eluxadoline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms related to your condition, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FexofenadineBosutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Histafree Suspension 60 ml:
Histafree Suspension 60 ml can considerably increase blood levels of bosutinib. This may exacerbate the adverse effects of bosutinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bosutinib and Histafree Suspension 60 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • Fruit juices: Orange, apple, and grapefruit juices can lower the amount of Histafree Suspension absorbed by the body by up to 30%, reducing its overall effectiveness. Always give this medicine with plain water.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTIHISTAMINE]

FAQs

Histafree Suspension is used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.
Histafree Suspension contains fexofenadine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.
Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).
Histafree Suspension is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine. It's less likely to make your child sleepy than some other antihistamines; however, in some people, it may cause sleepiness and induce drowsiness during the day. Hence, you are recommended to give it in the nighttime in case you are noticing excessive drowsiness in the child during the day.
Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, Histafree Suspension can be safely given daily until your child gets complete relief and as long as your doctor has advised to use it.
While using Histafree Suspension, avoid feeding grapefruit, orange, or apple juice. It may increase the risk of side effects.
No, you should not mix this medicine with apple, orange, or grapefruit juice. These fruit juices interfere with how the medicine is absorbed and can make it much less effective. Give the medicine with plain water instead.
This oral suspension is commonly used for paediatric patients, but the safety and proper dose depend on your child's exact age and the condition being treated. Never give this medicine to a toddler or infant without consulting your paediatrician first.
Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Never give a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Generally, yes. There are no known direct interactions between this medicine and common pain relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, always consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining any medicines for your child.
If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, some of it may not have been absorbed. Do not immediately give another dose without guidance. Contact your doctor or pharmacist to ask whether you should repeat the dose.

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India

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208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
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