Trade Name: Allegra D - (Fexofenadine)
Allegra D is a seasonal allergy medication that your doctor can prescribe if it is right for you. Its active ingredient Fexofenadine leaves you without the drowsiness which can be caused by many antihistamines. Fexofenadine is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including: runny nose, sneezing, and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Fexofenadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Fexofenadine may cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines
Allegra Warnings
Do not take Allegra-D if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days; asthma or another lung disease; diabetes; thyroid problems; glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; urinary retention or an enlarged prostate; kidney or liver disease; or heart disease, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat. You may not be able to take Allegra-D, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Allegra-D is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Allegra-D without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known if Allegra-D passes into breast milk. Do not take Allegra-D without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Allegra-D is not approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.
Allegra 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 Allegra Side Effects
Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache, or cold symptoms may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast heartbeat, fever. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat. Although drowsiness is very uncommon at usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that drowsiness may occur and may affect the ability to perform tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Manufacturing Details - The source Fexofenadine is manufactured in Indian FDA and GMP compliant facilities. Some of these plants are U.S. FDA approved.
