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What is the most important information I should know about Allegra?
• Never take more of this medication than is directed by your doctor allegra 180. Ifyour symptoms are not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allegra 180.
What is Allegra?
• Allegra is an antihistamine allegra 180. Antihistamines work against the naturallyoccurring chemical histamine in your body allegra 180.
• Allegra is used to prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and wateringof the eyes, and other allergic symptoms allegra 180.
• Allegra may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide allegra 180.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Allegra?
• Do not take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it allegra 180.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any seriousillness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease allegra 180. You may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses allegra 180.
• Allegra is in the FDA pregnancy category C allegra 180. This means that it is notknown whether Allegra will harm an unborn baby allegra 180. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant allegra 180.
• It is also not known whether Allegra passes into breast milk allegra 180. Do nottake Allegra without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby allegra 180.
• Allegra is not approved for use by children younger than 6 years of age allegra 180.
How should I take Allegra?
• Take Allegra exactly as directed allegra 180. If you do not understand these instructions,ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you allegra 180.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water allegra 180.
• Allegra is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening allegra 180. Follow your doctor's instructions allegra 180.
• Do not take Allegra close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminumor magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete,and others allegra 180. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra 180.
• Never take more of this medication than is directed by your doctor allegra 180. Ifyour symptoms are not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allegra 180.
• Store Allegra at room temperature away from moisture and heat allegra 180.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember allegra 180. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose allegra 180. Do not take a double dose of this medication allegra 180.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention allegra 180.
• Symptoms of a Allegra overdose are not well known allegra 180.
What should I avoid while taking Allegra?
• Do not take Allegra close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminumor magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete,and others allegra 180. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra 180.
What are the possible side effects of Allegra?
• Stop taking Allegra and seek emergency medical attention if you experiencean allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swellingof the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) allegra 180.
• Allergic reactions occur only rarely, and other serious side effectsare not likely to occur allegra 180.
• Some less serious side effects may be more likely to occur allegra 180. Continueto take Allegra and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea or an upsetstomach allegra 180.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur allegra 180. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome allegra 180.
What other drugs will affect Allegra?
• Do not take Allegra close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminumor magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete,and others allegra 180. These antacids may decrease the effects of Allegra allegra 180.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Allegra allegra 180. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking other medications, including herbalproducts allegra 180.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Allegra written for healthprofessionals that you may read allegra 180.
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