Allegra Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Allegra side effects may include drowsiness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare Allegra side effects may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Allegra Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Allegra side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Allegra is one of the new types of antihistamines that cause no or less drowsiness. Allegra works by blocking the release of histamine from the cell at the histamine receptor site and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever like the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Allegra's effect begins in an hour and lasts up to twelve hours. Main ingredient in Allegra is Fexofenadine.

ALLEGRA AND PREGNANCY

Though generally considered safe, do not take Allegra without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Allegra as it does pass into breast milk.

ALLEGRA DOSES

CHILDREN (6-11 years)30 mg twice daily.

ADULTS (12and older)60 mg twice or 180 mg once daily.

People with kidney disease should take smaller doses (60mg/day).

ALLEGRA OVERDOSE

Allegra overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth. In case of Allegra overdose, seek medical help right away.

ALLEGRA CAUTION

Avoid Allegra if you are allergic or sensitive to it.

Those who have kidney disease should be given smaller doses.

ALLEGRA INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Allegra with erythromycin or ketoconazole.

Otherwise, Allegra is less likely than other antihistamine to interact with drugs.
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