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