Fexofenadine is the generic name of Allegra which is an antihistamine that can be used to reduce levels of histamine which is a natural chemical and may cause allergies like hay fever in the patients.
Allegra is medically used to treat both children and adults as a cure for allergies caused by higher levels of histamine such as hay fever.Doctors also prescribe Allegra as a cure for those patients who suffer the problems of itches and hives. Itching and hives are often caused by a particular medical condition which is often termed as chronic idiopathic urticaria. Both children and adults may suffer such medical condition.
How to take Allegra
Just like any other medicine, it is necessary to take Allegra in exactly same manner as recommended by your doctor. Do not increase the dose of Allegra without proper advice of your doctor and do not prolong the period of use of Allegra. Allegra is a drug that can be taken orally.
Take Allegra with an empty stomach before 1 or 2 hours of your meal. Proper way to take Allegra is to dissolve it in water and then drink the suspension. However, you may also choose to take it directly with water without dissolving it.
Do not eat Allegra with any fruit juices nor should you drink any fruit juice before taking the medicine because your body will fail to absorb Allegra in presence of antacids of the fruit juices. Do not use any other liquid to take Allegra until it is recommended by your doctor.Stepwise manner of taking Allegra tablet without dissolving it in water:
1) Your hands should be dry. Right before taking the tablet, peel off the blister of the Allegra tablet to open its package. Do not pull or push the tablet against the packing foil as it may damage the tablet.
2) Pick up the tablet out of the blister with your dry hands and put it at your tongue in your mouth. The tablet is highly soluble so your hands should be completely dry.
3) Do not chew the tablet nor should you gulp it instantly after putting it in your mouth. Let the Allegra tablet to take time in dissolving in your mouth.
4) As the tablet of Allegra will dissolve in your mouth, you will have to swallow it several times until it is completely dissolved and taken in your stomach. You may take some water to dissolve and taken in the tablet easily.
Side Effects of Allegra
FDA has examined and approved Allegra as a safe medicine to be taken orally. However, any medicine may cause some side effects and Allegra is no exception. A few patients may face some common side effects of Allegra medicine such as allergic reactions causing hives, swelling of throat, tongue, lips or full face of the patient, breathing difficulties. A patient should notify and consult their doctor immediately when they observe any such side effect.
Some serious side effects of Allegra are fever, cough, chills, body aches, and similar flu like symptoms. Any patient who is taking Allegra if faces any of the aforementioned side effects should immediately consult their doctor for medical help.
There can be some more side effects of Allegra which are not very serious such as disturbed stomach, diarrhea, nausea, menstrual difficulties in girls and women, cramps, tiredness, weakness, headache, drowsiness or muscle and back pain.
