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