Allegra (Fexofenadine) - Allergy Relief Medicine
Allegra FAQ
What is Allegra used for?
Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children. Allegra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking Allegra if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease.
What is a common brand name of Allegra®?
A common brand name of this medication is Allegra®. What is this medication? FEXOFENADINE (fex oh FEN a deen) prevents and treats allergy symptoms, such as red, itchy eyes, sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, or hives. It works by blocking histamine, a substance released by the body during an allergic reaction.
What is fexofenadine (Allegra)?
Note: Introduction and Additional Common Questions written and medically approved by Cleveland Clinic professionals. Fexofenadine (Allegra) is an antihistamine that treats and prevents allergy symptoms. It blocks histamine to reduce your symptoms.
Does Allegra cause sneezing?
Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.
Does Allegra help with allergy symptoms?
Get a custom Allegra® suggestion to help you get relief of your allergy symptoms. Allegra products provide long-lasting, non-drowsy relief from allergy symptoms for adults and children. Add a daily reminder to your calendar to stay on top of your allergy symptoms with Allegra's relief products for adults & children.
What are the Common side effects of Allegra allergy?
Common side effects of Allegra Allergy may include: cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Allegra References
If you want to know more about Allegra, consider exploring links below:
What Is Allegra
- https://www.drugs.com/allegra.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fexofenadine
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/fexofenadine/
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20104-fexofenadine-capsules-or-tablets
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13821-2204/allegra-oral/fexofenadine-oral/details
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/fexofenadine-oral-route/description/drg-20067082
- https://www.rxlist.com/allegra-drug.htm
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/allegra
- https://www.goodrx.com/fexofenadine/what-is
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