Anti-Allergic/Asthma

Allegra (Fexofenadine)

Allegra seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older for the relief of symptoms is related to the. Effectively treat the symptoms of sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose / itchy throat / water / red eyes were the palate.

Seasonal allergies in adults and children 12 years or older, the recommended dose is 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily. Chronic urticaria in adults and children 12 years and 60 mg twice daily and use of children 6-11 years of age should use 30 mg twice a day. Fexofenadine can be taken with or without food. Children 6-11 years of age should be 30 mg twice a day.

First-generation antihistamines, fexofenadine, and unlike other second-generation antihistamines do not readily enter the brain blood circulation, so they cause less drowsiness. Fexofenadine oral, "second generation" antihistamine that symptoms of allergy, which is due to be used for the treatment of histamine. histamine receptors, causing an attachment to "active" other chemicals that act remains that we associate with allergies such as sneezing is a single cell. In other second-generation antihistamines (Claritin), loratadine, cetirizine (Zyrtec) and azelastine (Astelin) is similar. Fexofenadine was approved by the FDA in July 1995th Histamine is a chemical, the signs and symptoms of allergies, such as swelling of the nasal mucosa is responsible for many, sneezing, itchy eyes. Histamine histamine storing cells (mast cells) and then attaches to other cells to release histamine receptors. For Fexofenadine histamine receptor (H 1-receptor) and thus a block histamine H 1-receptor-containing cells prevents the activation.

Missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this medication. However, it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose.

Foil backed blister packs containing Allegra capsules and all tablet packaging should be protected from excessive moisture. Store Allegra capsules and tablets in a controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F).

It is not known, Allegra passes into breast milk. Allegra is a FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known to cause cancer Allegra. Take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it is not. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are a heart, kidney, liver, or a serious illness as a disease. Allegra 6-year-olds are not approved for use in small children. Take Allegra without first consulting your doctor if you are not feeding the baby milk. Before this medication without telling your doctor if you are not pregnant. You dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses may be required.