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Allegra-D : Allergy
ALLEGRA-D
USES
Allegra-D contains
an antihistamine and decongestant used to relieve allergy symptoms
such as itchy red eyes, stuffy nose and throat irritation.
HOW TO TAKE ALLEGRA-D
Take Allegra-D by mouth on an empty stomach 1 hour before or two
hours after meals as directed, usually twice daily. Taking this
medicine with a high fat meal can decrease its effectiveness. Do
not take antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours
of taking this medication. Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush
or chew the tablet, and do not take more than prescribed. Do not
take this product within 14 days after stopping an MAO Inhibitor
(see Drug Interactions).
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, kidney/urinary
problems, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (narrow angle), severe high
blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid problems (hyperthyroid).
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate drug side effects. This
medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. The pseudoephedrine
in this product is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when this product is used
in the elderly since this group may be more sensitive to side effects.
ALLEGRA-D
SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache, or cold symptoms
may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Unlikely but report promptly: dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast
heartbeat, fever. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly
unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular
heartbeat. Although drowsiness is very uncommon at usual doses under
normal circumstances, be aware that drowsiness may occur and may
effect the ability to perfom tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving).
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, tranylcypromine,
moclobemide, furazolidone, phenelzine, procarbazine, linezolid),
certain blood pressure drugs (e.g., methyldopa, reserpine, mecamylamine,
prazosin), digoxin, all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs
which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: pimozide,
sotalol, quinidine, procainamide, dofetilide, sparfloxacin, "water
pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide).
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the labels
carefully on all nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold
medicines which contain antihistamines and decongestants. Consult
your pharmacist. Do not take this medicine for several days before
any allergy testing since test results can be affected. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE
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.
MISSED
DOSE
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to
catch up.
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