Allegra

Allegra (Fexofenadine) belongs to the class of medications called antihistamines.

Take fexofenadine exactly as directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional for use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

vomiting
upset stomach
tiredness or drowsiness
nausea
menstrual changes
headache

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

St. John's Wort
rifampin
pain medicines
medicines for mental problems/anxieties/psychotic disturbances
medicines for mental depression
medicines for hay fever/other allergies
medicines for anxiety/sleeping problems
ketoconazole
grapefruit/apple/orange juice
erythromycin
barbiturate medicines for sleep or treating seizures
antacids
alcohol

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Kidney disease

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Fexofenadine is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including runny nose; sneezing; and red, itchy, tearing eyes.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit/apple/orange whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.