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