What is Allegra 24hours Used for?
This medication is used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms (hay fever) including runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itching. It can also be used to treat chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives and skin itching). Allegra works by reducing the amount of natural chemical histamine in the body that produce allergy symptoms.
How should Allegra 24hours be stored?
This medication should be stored at room temperature. Keep the medication away from heat and moisture. During storage, the bottle should be tightly closed.
General Information
How should I take Allegra 24hours?
Read the directions on the prescription label. Do not take larger doses than prescribed by your doctor. Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces). This medication can not be taken with any other liquids. Before taking Allegra, shake the liquid well before a dose is measured onto a spoon or medicine cup. Do not measure with a regular table spoon. If Allegra is prescribed in tablets, do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take the medication. Take the Allegra tablet on an empty stomach 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal because fruit juices and certain antacids can make it difficult for your body to absorb the medication. To remove a tablet out from the blister pack, peel back the foil from the tablet blister and remove the tablet with dry hands. Avoid pushing the tablet through the foil because it may damage the tablet. Place the tablet in your mouth, the tablet will begin to dissolve immediately. Let the tablet dissolve in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow the tablet whole. While the tablet is dissolving, swallow several times. To help swallow the dissolved tablet, you may drink liquids.
When should Allegra 24hours not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications. Signs of allergic reaction include hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, throat, or tongue.
What precautions should I follow when taking Allegra 24hours?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you have kidney disease, if you are taking any other prescription or over the counter medication including minerals, herbal products, and vitamins.
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Allegra 24hours?
Contact your doctor if you notice your symptoms are not improving or have gotten worse. Ask your doctor before you take any other cold or allergy medications.
What are the side effects of Allegra 24hours?
Severe: Body aches, cough, fever, chills, or other flu symptoms.
Common: Menstrual cramps; headache; diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach; drowsiness, tired feeling; muscle or back pain.
Other: None.
