ALLEGRA

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Generic Name for ALLEGRA

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

Legal Classification:

Rx

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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