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