{"id":5196,"date":"2020-12-13T05:55:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T05:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5196"},"modified":"2021-08-02T07:05:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:05:55","slug":"allegra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/allegra\/","title":{"rendered":"Allegra &#8211; Fexofenadine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n120 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>fexofenadine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Allegra is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra contains fexofenadine hydrochloride which is an&nbsp;antihistamine&nbsp;that does not cause fatigue.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra 120 mg is used by adults and adolescents from 12 years of age to relieve symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;) such as sneezing, itching, runny or stuffy nose, and itching, red and watery eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Allegra if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have liver or kidney problems<\/li><li>you have or have had heart disease because this medicine may cause a fast or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>you are older.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these apply to you or if you feel unsure, always talk to your doctor before using Allegra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Allegra may be impaired by reduced absorption if certain acidic stomachs containing aluminum and&nbsp;magnesium hydroxide&nbsp;are taken at the same time.&nbsp;Allegra and these medicines should therefore be taken at 2-hour intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra should not be taken during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra is not recommended for breastfeeding women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, you should make sure that these tablets do not make you tired or dizzy before driving or handling machines.&nbsp;You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allegra contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For adults and children over 12 years:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet (120 mg) daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the tablet with water before a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and the effect lasts for 24 hours.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have no effect within 7 days, consult a doctor.&nbsp;Do not use Allegra for more than 3 months without consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, and&nbsp;dry mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time as prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you want to stop using Allegra before stopping treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If treatment is stopped too early, symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Allegra if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you swell up your face, lips, tongue, or throat and have difficulty breathing, as this may be a sign of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;have been reported in&nbsp;clinical trials, with an incidence similar to that observed in patients who did not receive the drug (&nbsp;placebo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>nausea (nausea)<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue \/ drowsiness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is<\/strong>&nbsp;(has been reported (affecting an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficulty sleeping (insomnia)<\/li><li>sleep disorders<\/li><li>nightmares<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>fast or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>skin rash and&nbsp;itching<\/li><li>hives<\/li><li>severe allergic reactions that may cause swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, hot flashes, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Allegra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after \u201cEXP.&nbsp;that. \u201d&nbsp;or &#8220;Exp&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine has no special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each film-coated tablet contains 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core:<\/em>&nbsp;microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Film coating:<\/em>&nbsp;hypromellose, povidone, titanium dioxide (E171), anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal silica, macrogol, red iron oxide (E172), and yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra 120 mg film-coated tablets, 6.1 x 15.8 mm, are peach-colored, capsule-shaped tablets marked \u201c012\u201d on one side and a printed \u201ce\u201d on the other side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra is packed in blisters, one tablet in each blister bubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra is available without a prescription in packs of 7, 10, 15, 20, and 30 tablets.&nbsp;<br>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanofi AB, Box 30052, 104 25 Stockholm<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanofi Winthrop Industrie Compi\u00e8gne, France&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanofi Winthrop Industry, Tours, France<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Great Britain, Romania, Slovenia. Slovakia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra tab (Belgium, Luxembourg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegra (, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania)<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>120 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;fexofenadine hydrochloride 1. What Allegra is and what it is used for Allegra contains fexofenadine hydrochloride which is an&nbsp;antihistamine&nbsp;that does not cause fatigue. 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