Drug Uses
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.
Overdose
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.
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Allegra D 120 mg - 30 Tabs | $126.69 |  |
| Allegra D 120 mg - 60 Tabs | $216.54 | |