Allegra
Allegra is a very popular brand of antihistamine that has been used successfully all around the world for a number of years. Each Allegra tablet contains the histamine H1-receptor antagonist known as fexofenadine hydrochloride as its active ingredient. Fexofenadine is a metabolite of terfenadine. Allegra 120mg ( milligram ) and 180mg tablets provide long-lasting, once-daily relief from the symptoms of seasonal allergies so you do not have to worry about its effectiveness becoming reduced throughout the day. Allegra 60mg tablets offer 12-hour relief and can be taken twice daily. All strengths of Allegra are designed to provide relief from allergic conditions like hayfever ( seasonal allergic rhinitis ) without causing drowsiness. Allerga 180mg is specially formulated to treat hives ( urticaria ), itching ( pruritus ), rashes, angioedema and swelling.
When you have an allergy, it is because the body has developed sensitivity to a particular allergen. Pollen, dust mites and mold spores are all common allergy triggers. Once the allergen is reintroduced into the body, the immune system mistakes it for a threatening invader and histamine and other chemicals are released from mast cells to combat it. It is histamine that produces allergy symptoms like a runny or itchy nose, red and watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion and an itchy throat. As an antihistamine, Allegra tablets help to alleviate these symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine.
Product Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years of age take one Allegra 60mg tablet twice daily.
Adults and children over 12 years of age take one Allegra 120mg tablet daily.
Adults and children over 12 years of age take one Allegra 180mg tablet daily
If you miss a dose of Allegra, do not take a double dose.
Allegra tablets can be taken with or without food.
Warnings and Precautions:
- Store Allegra tablets below 77°F.
- Allegra is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Keep Allegra out of the reach of children.
- Do not use Allegra if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, heart or blood vessel disease, pressure in the eye ( glaucoma ), an enlarged prostate, bladder problems or difficulty urinating.
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult with your doctor before using Allegra.
- If you have liver or severe kidney ( renal ) problems, consult with your doctor before using Allegra.
- If you are currently taking medication for coronary heart disease, hypertension ( high blood pressure ), or depression ( MAOIs ), consult with your doctor before using Allegra.
- While Allegra is unlikely to cause drowsiness, if you should feel drowsy then do not operate machinery or drive.
- Do not use Allegra if you are allergic to fexofenadine hydrochloride.
- Possible side effects of Allegra include headache, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness and fatigue. Allegra 180mg may cause sleeplessness.
- Contact your doctor or healthcare provider for more information about Allegra.
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