Generic Allegra-d

What is/are Allegra-D 12-hour Extended-Release Tablets ?

FEXOFENADINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE belongs to the category of antihistamine as well as decongestant. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes
• hard urine
• illness of the blood vessels or heart
• glaucoma
• high blood pressure
• kidney illness
• prostate problems
• untreated thyroid troubles
• an extraordinary or allergic reaction to fexofenadine, pseudoephedrine, as well as other categories of medicines, meals, paints, or preservatives
• pregnant or planning to become
• breast-feeding mothers

What are the use instructions for this medicine?

This medicine should be taken by mouth with a full glass of water. The instructions on the prescription label should be followed carefully. The tablets should not be crushed and they are not recommended for chewing. not break, crush, or chew. Please make sure to take the drugs on an empty stomach, an hour before or two hours after a meal. Please make sure to take your prescribed doses at scheduled intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not take the medicine at more doses than prescribed. The prescribed doses should not be skipped.

Talk to your pediatrician concerning the use of these drugs in children. Please note that special attention should be necessary.

Patients which are over 60 years may have a stronger reaction thus there will be a need for a smaller dose prescription.

Overdosage: If you feel you have taken too much of this medicine please immediately contact a poison control center or emergency room.

An important note: This medicine is for you only. Sharing this medicine with others is not recommended.

Should you miss a dose of this medicine please take it asap. If you find you have missed the previous dosage when it is almost time for your next dose, you should better skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Taking double or extra doses at once is not recommended. If more than one dose is missed, please contact your attending medical doctor or health care provider.

There are several components which may cause severe reaction while taken with the medicine:

Please make sure not to take this medicine with any of the following components:

• bromocriptine
• ergot alkaloids like ergonovine, ergotamine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Nardil, as well as Parnate
• procarbazine
• stimulating drugs prescribed for attention problems, weight loss, or to keep vigil

This medicine can also interact with the below provided components:

• antacids
• erythromycin
• grapefruit, apple, or orange juice
• ketoconazole
• magnesium products
• medicines meant for blood pressure
• medicines prescribed for heart problems
• some categories of medicines for colds, allergies as well as hard breathing

Not all the side effects are involved in the above - mentioned list. Please inform your health care provider of the complete a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you take currently. Also inform them of your smoking, alcohol, and using illegal drugs. This factors may have impact on your medicine.

What side effects can be observed from taking this medicine?

There are several side effects which you should immediately inform your doctor of:

• allergic reactions such as skin itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, as well as tongue
• hard urine
• giddy or confused
• tachycardia or breast pain
• infection or fever
• aversion or vomiting
• irritability or hard sleeping
• high blood pressure
• jitter or muscle contractions
• hard breathing

There are side effects that generally do not need to be under medical control thus informing your health care provider if the symptoms continue:

• back pain
• xerostomia
• headache
• loss of appetite

Not all the side effects are involved in the above - mentioned list.

What should I be attentive to while taking this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. If you have high blood pressure, check your blood pressure regularly. Ask your health care professional what your blood pressure should be, and when you should contact them.

You may also get dizzy or giddy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any actions which require mental alertness until you certainly inform how this medicine may affect you. Standing or sitting up rapidly, especially if you are at an older age. This certainly lessens the risk of giddy or fainting spells and make sure to avoid alcoholic drinks.

What are the best maintenance conditions for this medicine?

Please make sure to keep the drugs out of the reach of children.

The best conditions to keep the medicine at are to store them room temperature between (20 to 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). The container where the medicine is stored should be tightly closed. It should be also strictly protected from moisture. Any unused medicine the expiration date have passed should be thrown away.

What is meant by the drugs shelf life?

The expiry date for the medicine is defined on each blister. It may also vary from batch to batch. The shelf life for the medicine is 2 years from the date of producing and would vary for different batches; this factor is dependant on the date of production.