Drug Uses
Allegra is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Symptoms treated effectively were sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/palate/throat, itchy/watery/red eyes.
How Taken
Allegra is formulated as a capsule or tablet for oral administration. Allegra is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening. Follow your doctor's instructions. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any serious illness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses.
Allegra is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Allegra will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether Allegra passes into breast milk. Do not take Allegra without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Allegra is not approved for use by children younger than 6 years of age.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Allegra and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Allergic reactions occur only rarely, and other serious side effects are not likely to occur.
Some less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Allegra and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea or an upset stomach.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Store Allegra capsules and tablets at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). Foil-backed blister packs containing Allegra capsules and all tablet packaging should be protected from excessive moisture.
Overdose
Symptoms and signs of Allegra overdose are: dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Seek emergency medical attention.
More Information
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors, certain blood pressure drugs, digoxin, and all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the labels carefully on all nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold medicines that contain antihistamines and decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do not take Allegra for several days before any allergy testing since test results can be affected. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Disclaimer
We are a US licensed pharmacy. This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. US licensed pharmacies such as ours are not the only source of information on this product and we encourage further research on the matter. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information. SaveAlotOnPharmacy.com online pharmacy offers this page as a source of information to help you make decisions about buying prescription drugs online at our US licensed pharmacy or any one of the other US licensed pharmacies.
We hope that the information we have provided has been helpful and that you will feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions about our online pharmacy or the FDA approved drugs we sell to the many customers who prefer online pharmacies like ours when it comes to buying prescription drugs online. We have US licensed physicians and US licensed pharmacists ready to answer any questions you have concerning the FDA approved drugs we sell or the process of buying prescription drugs online with safety and security at a high quality online pharmacy.
Allergies
