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Can I eat this with Fexofenadine?
Fruit juices reduce how well fexofenadine works. Higher doses should be taken before meals. Alcohol may add to drowsiness.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 49 foods and drinks for Fexofenadine (14 to avoid, 28 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Fexofenadine with food?
- If you're taking 30mg fexofenadine tablets, you can take them with or without food. If you're taking 120mg or 180mg fexofenadine tablets, take them before a meal.
- Can I drink grapefruit juice with Fexofenadine?
- No, avoid it. Do not drink it while taking fexofenadine as it reduces how well the medicine works.
- Can I drink orange juice with Fexofenadine?
- No, avoid it. Do not drink it while taking fexofenadine as it reduces how well the medicine works.
- Can I drink apple juice with Fexofenadine?
- No, avoid it. Do not drink it while taking fexofenadine as it reduces how well the medicine works.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Fexofenadine?
- No, avoid it. Grapefruit juice reduces how well fexofenadine works. Do not drink it while taking this medicine.
- Can I drink alcohol with Fexofenadine?
- Yes, with care. Best not to drink it while taking fexofenadine as it can make you feel sleepy.
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1 · What do you take?
Fruit juices reduce how well fexofenadine works. Higher doses should be taken before meals. Alcohol may add to drowsiness.
Do not take fexofenadine with grapefruit, orange or apple juice as they reduce how well it works. Take 120mg or 180mg tablets before a meal. Avoid alcohol as it can make you sleepy. Stick to simple meals if you feel sick.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: If you're taking 30mg fexofenadine tablets, you can take them with or without food. If you're taking 120mg or 180mg fexofenadine tablets, take them before a meal.
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Further reading on Fexofenadine
The pages our answers quote. Open “Where this comes from” on any answer to see the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
About fexofenadine
NHS medicines information on fexofenadine – what it’s used for and key facts.
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Who can and cannot take fexofenadine
NHS medicines information on who can take fexofenadine and who may not be able to take it.
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How and when to take fexofenadine
NHS medicines information on dosage for fexofenadine, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of fexofenadine
NHS medicines information on side effects of fexofenadine and what you can do to cope.
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Taking fexofenadine with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with fexofenadine and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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