Allegra

Allegra (Fexofenadine) belongs to the class of medications called antihistamines and is similar to other antihistamines, such as Loratadine (Claritin), Cetirizine (Zyrtec) and Azelastine (Astelin).

This medication may be described as a white to off – white crystalline powder which is known to dissolve completely in Methanol and Ethanol. Allegra (Fexofenadine) is also known to partially dissolve in Chloroform and water, and is insoluble in Hexane.

Allegra (Fexofenadine) is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing and red, itchy or watery eyes. Furthermore, this medication is also used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and in children who are two years of age and older.

Allegra (Fexofenadine) is also prescribed by health care professionals in cases of treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and in the case of children six months of age and older.

You must take Allegra (Fexofenadine) exactly as directed and contact your health care professional for use of this medicine in children.

While on an ongoing course of Allegra (Fexofenadine) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Allegra (Fexofenadine) may cause one to experience vomiting, an upset stomach, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness and mild rashes.

Furthermore, Allegra (Fexofenadine) may also cause one to experience headaches, back pain, a sore throat, mild fever, dizziness and an itching sensation.

If you are on an ongoing course of Allegra (Fexofenadine) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist. Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Allegra (Fexofenadine) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Allegra (Fexofenadine) interacts with various medications, such as St. John’s Wort, Rifampin, antacids containing aluminum and magnesium, Erythromycin and Ketoconazole.

In case of overdose of Allegra (Fexofenadine), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Be sure not to share Allegra (Fexofenadine) with anyone else without first consulting your health care professional. Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Allegra (Fexofenadine), monitor your progress and check for side effects.

Do not take a double dose of Allegra (Fexofenadine) to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional if you miss a dose.

Allegra (Fexofenadine) is sometimes prescribed for other uses; speak with your health care professional or pharmacist pertaining to more information that you may require.

Keep Allegra (Fexofenadine) out of the reach of children, store this medication at room temperature (between fifty – nine to eighty – six degrees F or fifteen to thirty degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Allegra (Fexofenadine), they must inform their health care professional or pharmacist if they happen to be allergic to the medication itself. The patient must know that before using Allegra (Fexofenadine), they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, kidney or heart complications.

Furthermore, it is necessary for you to inform your health care professional if you smoke or drink large amounts of alcohol; alcohol only adds to the drowsy feeling caused by Allegra (Fexofenadine). It is unsafe for you to drive a car or operate any kind of machinery until you are certain of how you react to this medication. If you need to undergo any kind of surgery or you conceive whilst on a course of Allegra (Fexofenadine), inform your health care professional. It is also necessary that you inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Lastly, consult your health care professional about consuming grapefruits, apples or oranges in any form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication. Elderly patients must consult their respective health care professionals and exert caution while on an ongoing course of Allegra (Fexofenadine) since they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.