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ALLEGRA (fexofenadine) 30mg, 60mg, 180mg tablets by sanofi-aventis

Generic Name for ALLEGRA

Fexofenadine HCl 30mg, 60mg, 180mg; tabs.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Pharmacological Class for ALLEGRA

Antihistamine.

Manufacturer of ALLEGRA

Sanofi Aventis

Indications for ALLEGRA

Allergic rhinitis (seasonal). Chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Adult dose for ALLEGRA

180mg once daily or 60mg twice daily. Renal impairment: initially 60mg once daily.

Children's dosing for ALLEGRA

<6yrs: use oral susp. 6–11yrs: 30mg twice daily. Renal impairment: initially 30mg once daily.

Also:

Warnings/Precautions for ALLEGRA

Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Interactions for ALLEGRA

Avoid concomitant aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids.

Adverse Reactions for ALLEGRA

Adults: Headache, back pain, viral infection, GI upset, sinusitis, dizziness, drowsiness. Children: cough, fever, pain, otitis media, upper respiratory tract infection.

How is ALLEGRA supplied?

Tabs—100, 500; ODT—60; Susp—300mL

Related Disease:

Allergic rhinitis~systemic products
Allergy~systemic antiallergic drugs
Urticaria~antihistamines

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