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fexofenadine

noun fex·o·fen·a·dine \ ˌfek-sō-ˈfen-ə-ˌdēn \
variants: also fexofenadine hydrochloride

medical Definition of fexofenadine

: a nonsedating H1 antagonist administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C32H39NO4·HCl to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic hives
Note: Fexofenadine is marketed under the trademark Allegra.

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