What is the active ingredient in Allegra-D?
ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR Extended-Release Tablets contain 180 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride for immediate release and 240 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride for extended release.
Which is better Allegra-D 12 hour or 24 hour?
The plain Allegra is also available in 24 and 12 hour doses, but the 24 hour dose actually contains three-times more medicine than the 12 hour dose (180 mg vs. 60 mg). Allegra is almost as strong as Zyrtec, but far less sedating. Claritin is the least effective of the three.
Is fexofenadine the same as pseudoephedrine?
What is fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine? Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Why is Allegra-D behind the pharmacy counter?
The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited to behind the counter. The amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual can purchase each month is limited and individuals are required to present photo identification to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine.
Is it bad to take Allegra-D everyday?
Allegra-D usually is taken once or twice daily. The recommended dose is one 60/120 mg tablet twice daily or one 180/240 mg tablet once daily. Persons with kidney disease and elderly persons may only need to take one tablet per day. Allegra-D should be taken without food.
Is Allegra-D the same as Benadryl?
A main difference between Benadryl and Allegra is that Allegra tends to cause less drowsiness and sedation than Benadryl. Benadryl and Allegra are available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).
Is it OK to take Allegra-D everyday?
Does Allegra-D raise blood pressure?
However, medicines containing decongestants — including Allegra-D, Zyrtec-D and Claritin-D — could increase your blood pressure and heart rate or interfere with your heart medication.
Is it safe to take Allegra-D everyday?
Is fexofenadine HCL a decongestant?
Allegra-D (fexofenadine hcl and pseudoephedrine hcl) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Does Allegra-D cause high blood pressure?
Should you take Allegra-D in the morning or night?
Allegra can be taken at night or in the morning, depending on which time of day you experience the worst symptoms. If you experience worse allergy symptoms at night or early in the morning, you can try taking Allegra in the evening. If you experience worse symptoms throughout the day, you can take it in the morning.
When to take Allegra D?
Take Allegra-D 24 Hour on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take this medicine only with water. Avoid fruit juice; especially orange, apple, or grapefruit juice. Fruit juice can make it harder for your body to absorb fexofenadine.
What does Allegra D do?
Allegra-D is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
What is Claritin D 12?
Claritin-D 12 Hour. Claritin-D ® (loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate) is an over-the-counter allergy medication approved for treating symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching or watery eyes.