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Allegra (Generic Fexofenadine)

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Why is this medication prescribed?

In adults and children 2 years of age and older, fexofenadine is used to treat the allergy symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (often known as “hay fever”), such as runny nose, sneezing, red, itchy, or watery eyes, and itching of the nose, throat, or roof of the mouth. It is also used to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older for urticaria (hives; red, itchy, raised regions of skin), including rash and itching. The drug fexofenadine belongs to the antihistamine drug class. It functions by obstructing histamine’s actions, a chemical in the body that produces allergy symptoms.

How should this medicine be used?

A pill and a suspension (liquid) form of fexofenadine are available for oral use. Once or twice day administration with water is customary. Fruit liquids like orange, grapefruit, or apple juice will not improve the efficacy of fexofenadine. Fexofenadine should be taken every day at roughly the same time(s). Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you are unsure about following. Fexofenadine should be taken exactly as prescribed. Never take it in larger or less amounts or more frequently than directed by your doctor.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis and urticaria are not cured by fexofenadine, however it does reduce their symptoms. Even if you feel OK and are not exhibiting any symptoms, keep taking fexofenadine. Your symptoms can worsen if you wait too long in between doses.

Before each use, thoroughly shake the suspension to combine the medication.

Other uses for this medicine

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking fexofenadine,

  • If you have an allergy to fexofenadine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in fexofenadine tablets or suspension, let your doctor and pharmacist know right away. Request a list of the components from your pharmacist.
  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products that you are now taking or intend to use. Erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin) and ketoconazole should also be mentioned (Nizoral). Your physician might need to adjust the dosage of your drugs or keep a close eye on you for side effects.
  • Take your aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacid (Maalox, Mylanta, etc.) a few hours before or after taking fexofenadine.
  • If you have renal illness now or ever have, let your doctor know.
  • Inform your doctor if you are expecting, intend to get pregnant, or are nursing a baby. Call your doctor right away if you become pregnant while taking fexofenadine.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you recall. If the next dose is soon due, skip the missed one and carry on with your regular dosing plan. Never take two doses to make up for one that was missed.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Side effects are possible with fexofenadine. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Ache in the back, arms, or legs ache
  • Pain
  • During the menstrual cycle, pain
  • Cough

Some adverse effects can be very harmful. Call your doctor right away if any of these symptoms occur to you:

  • Hives
  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Breathing or swallowing challenges
  • Swelling of the lower legs, hands, feet, ankles, or face, neck, tongue, lips, eyes, or mouth
  • Hoarseness
  • Breathing or swallowing challenges

Other negative effects of fexofenadine are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Store it away from excessive heat and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom).

As many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Unused prescriptions must be disposed of carefully to prevent pets, kids, and other people from ingesting them. You should not, however, dispose of this medication in the toilet. Instead, utilising a medicine take-back programme is the easiest approach to get rid of your medication. To find out about take-back programmes in your area, speak with your pharmacist or the garbage/recycling department in your city. If you do not have access to a take-back programme, see the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medicines website at http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p for additional information.

In case of emergency/overdose

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Additionally, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Mouth ache

What other information should I know?

Keep all of your doctor’s appointments.

No one else should take your medication. Any queries you may have regarding medication refills should be directed to your pharmacist.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.

Brand names

  • Allegra®
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