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Allegra-D
on Sale at Alfaus Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
Allegra D is a seasonal allergy medicine
that your doctor may prescribe for you if other allergy medicines
make you drowsy. Fexofenadine, the active ingredient in Allegra,
has been shown not to cause the drowsiness of other
antihistamines. |
The following information
is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Allegra-D medication contains an antihistamine and decongestant used
to relieve allergy symptoms such as itchy red eyes, stuffy nose and
throat irritation.
How to Use
Take Allegra-D medication by mouth on an empty stomach 1 hour before
or two hours after meals as directed, usually twice daily. Taking
this medicine with a high fat meal can decrease its effectiveness.
Do not take antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2
hours of taking this medication. Swallow the medicine whole. Do not
crush or chew the tablet, and do not take more than prescribed. Do
not take this product within 14 days after stopping an MAO Inhibitor
(see Drug Interactions).
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 effect the ability to perfom tasks requiring alertness
(e.g., driving). If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies,
kidney/urinary problems, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (narrow angle),
severe high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid
problems (hyperthyroid). Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate
drug side effects. Allegra-D medication should be used only when
clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor. The pseudoephedrine in this product is excreted into
breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is
advised when this product is used in the elderly since this group
may be more sensitive to side effects.
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 Allegra-D 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.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
irregular or unusually slow or fast heartbeat, unusual nervousness
or excitement, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, and
seizures.
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