Allegra-D is an antihistamine and decongestant combination used to relieve congestion, sneezing, and watery eyes due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
BEFORE USING :
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Allegra-D. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE Allegra-D if you are also taking furazolidone
or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking guanadrel, guanethidine, methyldopa,
tricyclic antidepressants, or reserpine. DO NOT TAKE Allegra-D if you have
severe high blood pressure or severe coronary artery disease. Inform your doctor
of any other medical conditions including overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism),
diabetes, seizures, glaucoma, high blood pressure, enlarged prostate, cardiovascular
disease, difficulty urinating, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Allegra-D.
DIRECTIONS :
Follow the directions for using Allegra-D provided by your doctor. SWALLOW
WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Do not take Allegra-D
with food. Do not take antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours
of taking Allegra-D. STORE Allegra-D at room temperature between 68 and
77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container. IF YOU MISS
A DOSE OF Allegra-D and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS :
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. USING Allegra-D ALONE, WITH OTHER MEDICINES, OR WITH ALCOHOL may lessen your ability
to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you
react to Allegra-D. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicine
which contains pseudoephedrine or antihistamines. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Allegra-D during
pregnancy.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Allegra-D include nausea, dry mouth,
indigestion, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or headache. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH :
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, contact your doctor.
DO NOT SHARE Allegra-D with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE Allegra-D for other health conditions. KEEP Allegra-D out of the reach
of children and pets. IF USING Allegra-D FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
