How Allegra should be taken.
Allegra is formulated as a capsule or tablet for oral administration. Allegra is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening. Follow your physician\'s instructions. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Precautions or Warnings for Allegra
Do not take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Before taking this medication, tell your physician if you have any serious illness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses.
Allegra is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Allegra will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether Allegra passes into breast milk. Do not take Allegra without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Allegra is not approved for use by children younger than 6 years of age.
What to do if you miss a dose of Allegra
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Allegra and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Side effects that may be possible for Allegra
Stop taking Allegra and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Allergic reactions occur only rarely, and other serious side effects are not likely to occur.
Some less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Allegra and talk to your physician if you experience nausea or an upset stomach.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Allegra
Store Allegra capsules and tablets at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). Foil-backed blister packs containing Allegra capsules and all tablet packaging should be protected from excessive moisture.
What to do when overdosing on Allegra
Symptoms and signs of Allegra overdose are: dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Seek emergency medical attention.
Other information on Allegra
Tell your physician of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors, certain blood pressure drugs, digoxin, and all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm. Ask your physician or pharmacist for more details. Check the labels carefully on all nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold medications that contain antihistamines and decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do not take Allegra for several days before any allergy testing since test results can be affected. Do not start or stop any medication without physician or pharmacist approval.
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