Allegra is an antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies with fexofenadine hydrochloride as its active ingredient. After ingestion, the effect of the drug starts within 1 hour and has maximum action within 2 or 3 hours, prolonging for 12 hours.
Allegra is sold in the form of tablets and is produced by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory. The price varies between 15 and 42 reais, depending on the dosage.
Indications
Allegra is indicated for treating allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis and urticaria.
How to use
The use of Allegra can be:
- Allergic Rhinitis: In adults and children over 12 years of age, one 60 mg tablet, twice daily, or one 120 mg tablet or 180 mg tablet once daily may be taken .
- Urticaria : 1 tablet of 180 mg once daily may be taken in adults and children over 12 years of age.
The dosage and the ingestion of the medicine should be indicated by the doctor specialized in allergology.
Side effects
The side effects of Allegra can be headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and redness.
Contraindications
Allegra is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, and to children under 12 years of age.
Use in pregnancy and during breast-feeding should be avoided and the ingestion of this medicine should be according to your doctor's advice.
