ALLEGRA-D DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information
is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
FEXOFENADINE-PSEUDOEPHEDRINE EXTENDED RELEASE - ORAL (fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen
WITH sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Allegra D
USES: This medication contains an antihistamine and
decongestant used to relieve allergy symptoms such as itchy
red eyes, stuffy nose and throat irritation.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth on an empty
stomach 1 hour before or two hours after meals as directed,
usually twice daily. Taking this medicine with a high fat
meal can decrease its effectiveness. Do not take antacids
containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of taking
this medication. Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush
or chew the tablet, and do not take more than prescribed.
Do not take this product within 14 days after stopping an
MAO Inhibitor (see Drug Interactions).
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping,
headache, or cold symptoms may occur. If these persist or
worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly:
dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast heartbeat, fever. Tell
your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but
very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat.
Although drowsiness is very uncommon at usual doses under
normal circumstances, be aware that drowsiness may occur and
may effect the ability to perfom tasks requiring alertness
(e.g., driving). If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history,
including: allergies, kidney/urinary problems, enlarged prostate,
glaucoma (narrow angle), severe high blood pressure, heart
disease, diabetes, thyroid problems (hyperthyroid). Limit
alcohol intake, as it may aggravate drug side effects. This
medication should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
The pseudoephedrine in this product is excreted into breast
milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is
advised when this product is used in the elderly since this
group may be more sensitive to side effects.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription
and prescription medication you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors
(e.g., selegiline, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine,
moclobemide, procarbazine, linezolid), certain blood pressure
drugs (e.g., methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine, prazosin),
digoxin, all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs which
affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide,
pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin,
"water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide).
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the
labels carefully on all nonprescription products, such as
cough-and-cold medicines which contain antihistamines and
decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do not take this medication
for several days before any allergy testing since test results
can be affected. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include irregular or unusually slow or fast
heartbeat, unusual nervousness or excitement, rapid breathing,
confusion, hallucinations, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as
you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 68 and 77
degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
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