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ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

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Generic Name for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Fexofenadine HCl 180mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 240mg; ext-rel tabs.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Pharmacological Class for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.

Manufacturer of ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Sanofi Aventis

Indications for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Seasonal allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion.

Adult dose for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Swallow whole. Take on an empty stomach. 1 tab once daily. Renal insufficiency: not recommended.

Children's dosing for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Not recommended.

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ALLEGRA-D 12 HOUR

Contraindications for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Narrow-angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.

Warnings/Precautions for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Hypertension. Diabetes. Ischemic heart disease. Increased intraocular pressure. Hyperthyroidism. Renal impairment. GI or GU obstruction. Seizure disorders. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids. Pseudoephedrine: Antagonizes antihypertensives. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity with digitalis. Avoid other sympathomimetics. Fruit juices (eg, grapefruit, orange, apple) may reduce plasma levels.

Adverse Reactions for ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR

Headache, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, throat irritation, dizziness, agitation, back or abdominal pain, palpitations, nervousness, anxiety, upper respiratory infection.

How is ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR supplied?

Tabs 24hr—100; 12hr—100, 500

Related Disease:

Allergic rhinitis

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