Allegra
- Generic Name: fexofenadine hcl
- Brand Name: Allegra
- Drug Class: How Do Second Generation Antihistamines Work?
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Drug Description
Brand Name: ALLEGRA
Generic Name: fexofenadine hydrochloride
What Is ALLEGRA?
Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis including
- nasal drainage
- sneezing,
- runny nose,
- itchy or watery eyes, and
- hives.
Allegra Oral Suspension has also been approved for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) for pediatric patients.
DESCRIPTION
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Fexofenadine HCl 180 mg
Indications & Dosage
INDICATIONS
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions
adults and children 12 years of age and over | take one 180mg tablet with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours |
children under 12 years of age | do not use |
adults 65 years of age and older | ask a doctor |
consumers with kidney disease | ask a doctor |
HOW SUPPLIED
Other Information
- safety sealed: do not use if individual blister is open or torn
- store between 20 and 25 C (68 and 77 F)
- protect from excessive moisture
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicone dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron oxide blends, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments ?
Navajo Manufacturing Co., Inc. Call toll-free 1-800-633-1610 or www.allegra.com. Revised: Mar 2016
Side Effects & Drug Interactions
SIDE EFFECTS
No information provided.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
kidney desease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
When using this product
- do not take more than directed
- do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids
- do not take with fruit juices (see Directions)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
PRECAUTIONS
No information provided.
Overdosage & Contraindications
OVERDOSE
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
No information provided.
Medication Guide
PATIENT INFORMATION
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
kidney desease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
When using this product
- do not take more than directed
- do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids
- do not take with fruit juices (see Directions)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.