ALLEGRA - FEXOFENADINE

Allegra is a non Prescription medicine in Canada.

fexofenadine (fex-oh-fen-a-deen)

• Antacids should not be taken within 15 minutes before or after taking Allegra as they make it harder for the body to absorb the medicine.
• Allegra should not be taken with fruit juices.
• No other allergy medication should be taken without the doctor's word

Side effects of Allegra 180 that may occur include: nausea, dry mouth, indigestion, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
Seniors: Do not sit or stand up quickly to avoid dizziness or fainting spells. Pregnancy and breast feeding: The safe use of Allegra during pregnancy and in mothers who are breast feeding has not been established, therefore it should only be used only if prescribed by a doctor. General: Until you know if Allegra makes you drowsy or dizzy, you should not drive after taking allegra. It should be used cautiously by patients with renal (kidney) impairment.

General Information:

Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Purchase Allegra to treat allergies like hay fever in adults and children.
Allegra is also used in the treatment of itching of skin and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

Important Information:

The patient should tell the doctor about any allergies to any drugs before he or she is going to buy Allegra .
Allegra should not be taken with Fruit Juices since they make it difficult for the body to absorb it.
The patient should tell the doctor about any prescribed or OTC medicine that he is taking. These include Vitamins, Minerals, Herbal products or any other drug prescribed.
If the patient notices any of these signs: difficulty in breathing; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat, the medicine should be stopped immediately and the patient should see the doctor.

Allegra Side Effects:

• nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach
• menstrual cramps
• drowsiness, tired feeling
• headache
• muscle or back pain

• Hives
• difficulty breathing
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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Allegra tablets can be taken with a full glass of water. No other type of liquid should be used. For the liquid dose, shake the suspension well just before measuring the dose. For the correct dosage of Allegra, the liquid should be measured with a marked measuring spoon, not with a regular table spoon.