DRUG INFORMATION - ALLEGRA D
Allegra D Uses
Buy Allegra-D. Allegra-D is 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.
How Taken
The recommended dose of Allegra-D is one tablet
twice daily for adults and children 12 years of age
and older. It is recommended that the administration
of Allegra-D with food should be avoided. A dose of
one tablet once daily is recommended as the starting
dose in patients with decreased renal function.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Allegra-D if you have taken a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14
days; asthma or another lung disease; diabetes;
thyroid problems; glaucoma or increased pressure in
the eye; urinary retention or an enlarged prostate;
kidney or liver disease; or heart disease, high
blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat. You may
not be able to take Allegra-D, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you have any of the conditions listed
above. Allegra-D is in the FDA pregnancy category C.
This means that it is not known whether it will be
harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Allegra-D
without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known if Allegra-D passes into breast
milk. Do not take Allegra-D without first talking to
your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Allegra-D is not approved for use by children
younger than 12 years of age.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you
remember. If it is near the time of the next dose,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Possible 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 affect the ability
to perform tasks requiring alertness (e.g.,
driving). If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77
degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and
moisture.
Overdose
In large doses, Allegra-D may give rise to
giddiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating,
thirst, tachycardia, precordial pain, palpitations,
difficulty in micturition, muscular weakness and
tenseness, anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. You
can present a toxic psychosis with delusions and
hallucinations or you may develop cardiac
arrhythmias, circulatory collapse, convulsions,
coma, and respiratory failure.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous activities. Allegra-D may
cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid
these activities. Do not take Allegra-D close to a
dose of an antacid that contains aluminum or
magnesium. These antacids may decrease the effects
of Allegra-D.
Disclaimer
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interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of
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