IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this
medication.
FEXOFENADINE-PSEUDOEPHEDRINE EXTENDED RELEASE - ORAL (fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen WITH sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Allegra-D
What is Allegra
Allegra is an allergy
medication that causes less drowsiness than other allergy medications.
Allegra contains an antihistamine and decongestant used to relieve
allergy symptoms such as itchy, red eyes, stuffy nose and throat
irritation.
How to Use Allegra
Take Allegra by mouth on an empty stomach 1 hour before or two hours
after meals as directed, usually twice daily. Taking Allegra
with a high fat meal can decrease its effectiveness. Do not take
antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of taking
Allegra. Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush or chew the
tablet, and do not take more than prescribed. Do not take this product
within 14 days after stopping an MAO Inhibitor (see Medication
Interactions).
Allegra Side Effects
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. Very
unlikely but report promptly: irregular pulse, seizures, fainting.
Although drowsiness is
very uncommon at usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that
Allegra may have such an effect before performing tasks
requiring alertness (e.g., driving). If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Allegra Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies,
kidney/urinary problems, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (narrow angle),
severe high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid problems
(hyperthyroid). Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate medication side
effects. Allegra should be used only when clearly needed
during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. The pseudoephedrine in this product is excreted into breast milk. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when this
product is used in the elderly since this group may be more sensitive
to side effects.
Allegra
Medication Interactions
Medication interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a
medicine from doing its job.
Allegra Notes
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular
or unusually slow or fast heartbeat, unusual nervousness or
excitement, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, and seizures.
Do not share Allegra with others.
Allegra Missed Dosages
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.
Allegra Storage
Store Allegra at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees
C) away from sunlight and moisture.
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