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