Allegra D 120 mg - 30 Tabs $98
Allegra D 120 mg - 60 Tabs $136
Allegra 60 mg - 60 Tabs $153
Allegra 60 mg - 120 Tabs $242
Allegra 180 mg - 60 Tabs $185
Allegra 180 mg - 120 Tabs $355 |
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Drug Uses
Allegra is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal
allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Symptoms
treated effectively were sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/palate/throat,
itchy/watery/red eyes.
Allegra-D is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal
allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Symptoms
treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/palate/ and/or
throat, itchy/watery/red eyes, and nasal congestion.
The active ingredient in Allegra is fexofenadine. Allegra-D contains
fexofenadine hydrochloride and the decongestant psuedoephedrine hydrochloride.
How Taken
Allegra is formulated as a capsule or tablet for oral administration. Allegra
is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening. Follow your
doctor's instructions. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
The recommended dose of Allegra-D is one tablet twice daily for adults and
children 12 years of age and older. It is recommended that the administration
of Allegra-D with food should be avoided. A dose of one tablet once daily
is recommended as the starting dose in patients with decreased renal function.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it. Before
taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any serious illness
such as heart, kidney, or liver disease. You may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses. Allegra
is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether
Allegra will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first
talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether
Allegra passes into breast milk. Do not take Allegra without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Allegra is not approved
for use by children younger than 6 years of age.
Do not take Allegra-D if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
in the last 14 days; asthma or another lung disease; diabetes; thyroid problems;
glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; urinary retention or an enlarged
prostate; kidney or liver disease; or heart disease, high blood pressure,
or an irregular heartbeat. You may not be able to take Allegra-D, or you
may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if
you have any of the conditions listed above. Allegra-D is in the FDA pregnancy
category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to
an unborn baby. Do not take Allegra-D without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not
known if Allegra-D passes into breast milk. Do not take Allegra-D without
first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Allegra-D
is not approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time
of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Allegra and seek emergency medical attention if you experience
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Allergic reactions occur only rarely,
and other serious side effects are not likely to occur. Some less serious
side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Allegra and talk
to your doctor if you experience nausea or an upset stomach. Side effects
other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any
side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache, or cold symptoms may occur.
If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report
promptly: dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast heartbeat, fever. Tell your
doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side
effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat. Although drowsiness is very
uncommon at usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that drowsiness
may occur and may affect the ability to perform tasks requiring alertness
(e.g., driving). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose
Symptoms and signs of Allegra overdose are: dizziness, drowsiness, and dry
mouth. Seek emergency medical attention.
In large doses, Allegra-D may give rise to giddiness, headache, nausea, vomiting,
sweating, thirst, tachycardia, precordial pain, palpitations, difficulty
in micturition, muscular weakness and tenseness, anxiety, restlessness, and
insomnia. You can present a toxic psychosis with delusions and hallucinations
or you may develop cardiac arrhythmias, circulatory collapse, convulsions,
coma, and respiratory failure.
More Information
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may
use, especially: MAO inhibitors, certain blood pressure drugs, digoxin, and
all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the labels carefully
on all nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold medicines that contain
antihistamines and decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do not take Allegra
for several days before any allergy testing since test results can be affected.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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