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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Allegra-D (fexofenadine hcl and pseudoephedrine hcl) is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Fexofenadine is an antihistamine and pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache, dizziness, nervousness or dry mouth.
The recommended dose of Allegra-D 12 Hour Extended-Release Tablets is one tablet twice daily taken on an empty stomach with water, for adults and children 12 years of age and older. Allegra-D may interact with alcohol, sleeping pills, pain medication, muscle relaxers, medication for seizures, medicines to treat high blood pressure, diuretics (water pills), medications to treat irritable bowel syndrome, bladder or urinary medications aspirin or salicylates, beta-blockers, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and others. Avoid diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Allegra-D should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk, but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Allegra-D Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
ALLEGRA-D (fexofenadine hcl and pseudoephedrine hcl) 12 HOUR Extended-Release Tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/palate/ and/or throat, itchy/watery/red eyes, and nasal congestion.
ALLEGRA-D (fexofenadine hcl and pseudoephedrine hcl) 12 HOUR should be administered when both the antihistaminic properties of fexofenadine hydrochloride and the nasal decongestant properties of pseudoephedrine hydrochlorid...
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Allegra-D Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
- confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
- increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); ...
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Allegra-D Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is an antihistamine and decongestant combination which provides relief of seasonal allergy symptoms such as watery or itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, and stuffy nose (nasal congestion).
This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to the high amount of pseudoephedrine.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal as directed by your doctor. High-fat meals may decrease the absorption of the medicine into your bloodstream, decr...
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