Taking Allegra D

The Generic Name for Allegra D is: fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine (fex oh FEH na deen and soo doe eh FEH drin).
It is sold under the brand names: Allegra-D

Doctors perscribe Allegra-D for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal (and sometimes cronic) allergic rhinitis in both adultsm and children 12 years old and older. Symptoms treated effectively wit Allegra-D include sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/palate/ and/or throat, red-itchy-watery eyes, as well as nasal congestion.

How Allegra-D is Taken

For most adults and children 12 and older, the usual dose of Allegra-D is one tablet twice daily. Don't take Allegra-D with food unless directed to by a doctor. A dose of one Allegra-D tablet once daily is the recommended starting dose in patients with decreased renal function.

Warnings/Precautions about Allegra-D

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.

At this time, it is not known if Allegra-D exists into breast milk. Therefor, do not take Allegra-D without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Allegra-D is not approved for children under 12 years old.

Missed a Dose of Allegra-D?

If you miss a dose, don't panic, use it as soon as you remember. If it is nearing the time for your next dose of Allegra-D, just skip the missed one and resume your usual schedule when the next dose is due. Whatever you do, don't "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects of Allegra-D

Some reported side effects of taking Allegra-D include: Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache, or cold symptoms. If these side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor about your use of Allegra-D right away. If you dont have a doctor, now would be a good time to get one! 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 (for example: driving, operating heavy equipment or certain sports). Once again, if you feel any discomfort talk to your doc!

Storage of Allegra-D

Store Allegra-D at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.

Overdose on Allegra-D

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. In other words don't overdose on Allegra-D!

More Information on Allegra-D

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Allegra-D may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.

Do not take Allegra-D close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra-D, and that's not good!

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Disclaimer on Allegra-D

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