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Before Buy Allegra
AllegraŽ is a seasonal allergy medicine that
your doctor may prescribe for you if other allergy medicines make you
drowsy. Fexofenadine, the active ingredient in Allegra, has been shown
not to cause the drowsiness of other antihistamines
Allegra Uses
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 this medicine
with a high fat meal can decrease its effectiveness. Do not take
antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of taking
this medication. 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 Drug 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. 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
effect the ability to perfom 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 drug side effects. This
medication 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 Allegra is used in the
elderly since this group may be more sensitive to side effects.
Allegra Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline,
furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, procarbazine,
linezolid), certain blood pressure drugs (e.g., methyldopa,
mecamylamine, reserpine, prazosin), digoxin, all adrenaline-like drugs.
Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation),
such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide,
sparfloxacin, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or
hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Check the labels carefully on all nonprescription products, such as
cough-and-cold medicines which contain antihistamines and
decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do not take this medication
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.
Overdose
If Allegra 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.
Missed Dose
If you miss aa Allegra 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.
Storage
Store Allegra at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F
(20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
