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
To Take This Medication:
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.
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.
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.
Drug Interactions:
Tell
your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline,
furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide,
procarbazine, linezolid), certain blood pressure drugs (e.g.,
methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine, prazosin), digoxin,
all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs which affect
the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide,
pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin,
"water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or
hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for
more details. Check the labels carefully on all nonprescription
products, such as cough-and-cold medicines which contain
antihistamines and decongestants. Consult your pharmacist.
Do not take this medication 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.
Notes:
If
your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, contact
your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for
whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for
other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach
of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Missed Dosage:
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.
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.
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