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