Allegra-D 12 hour

Generic name: Fexofenadine And Pseudoephedrine
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of Allegra-D 12 hour

Allegra-D contains a combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine. Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Allegra-D is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Allegra-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Allegra-D 12 hour side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Allegra-D: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Allegra-D and call your doctor at once if you have:

pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or

severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, tremors, or nervousness.

Common Allegra-D side effects may include:

mild dizziness;

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

nausea; or

sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Allegra-D 12 hour

Do not use Allegra-D if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take Allegra-D if you have:

kidney disease;

glaucoma;

heart disease or high blood pressure;

diabetes;

thyroid disorder; or

bladder obstruction or other urination problems.

It is not known whether Allegra-D will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

Pseudoephedrine can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using Allegra-D if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give Allegra-D to a child without medical advice.

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How to use Allegra-D 12 hour

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

one tablet (60 mg-120 mg) orally twice a day. or one tablet (180 mg-240 mg) orally once a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

13 years or older: one tablet (60 mg-120 mg) orally twice a day. or one tablet (180 mg-240 mg) orally once a day.

Warnings

Do not use Allegra-D if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medicine. Antihistamines and decongestants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or decongestant.

Allegra-D may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of Allegra-D.

What other drugs will affect Allegra-D 12 hour

Taking Allegra-D with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Allegra-D with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Other drugs may interact with fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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