Allegra: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Interactions | Information

Allegra is a brand name for the antihistamine medication fexofenadine. It is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available over the counter at pharmacies
Applicable for
Seasonal Allergies | Sneezing | Runny Nose | Itchy Eyes
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Allegra FAQ


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What is Allegra used for?

Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children. Allegra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking Allegra if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease.

What are the different forms of Allegra?

Allegra is available in several strengths and forms; as tablets in strengths of 30, 60 and 180 mg, as 30 mg fast orally disintegrating tablets (available in foil blister packs and labeled "ODT"; the drug should not be touched by skin as it may begin to dissolve and reduce the oral dose) and as an oral suspension of 30mg per 5 ml.

What is a common brand name of Allegra®?

A common brand name of this medication is Allegra®. What is this medication? FEXOFENADINE (fex oh FEN a deen) prevents and treats allergy symptoms, such as red, itchy eyes, sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, or hives. It works by blocking histamine, a substance released by the body during an allergic reaction.

Does Allegra cause sneezing?

Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

What are the side effects of Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride)?

Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, including: Allegra is available as a generic drug. What Are Side Effects of Allegra? menstrual cramps. Contact your doctor if you have serious but less common side effects of Allegra including: other flu symptoms.

Allegra References

If you want to know more about Allegra, consider exploring links below:

What Is Allegra

  1. https://www.drugs.com/allegra.html
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fexofenadine
  3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13821-2204/allegra-oral/fexofenadine-oral/details

Allegra Information

  1. https://reference.medscape.com/drug/allegra-fexofenadine-343393
  2. https://www.allegra.com/en-us
  3. https://www.rxlist.com/allegra-drug.htm
  4. https://patient.info/medicine/fexofenadine-tablets-telfast-allevia-allegra

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