DRUG INFORMATION - ALLEGRA
Allegra 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.
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.
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.
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.
Storage
Store Allegra capsules and tablets at controlled
room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). Foil-backed
blister packs containing Allegra capsules and all
tablet packaging should be protected from excessive
moisture.
Overdose
Symptoms and signs of Allegra overdose are:
dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Seek emergency
medical attention.
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
This drug information is for your information
purposes only, it is not intended 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. We disclaim
all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage
or adverse consequences to persons or property,
however such damages or consequences arise. No
warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in
regards to this information.
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