Allegra 12 Hours

For the treatment of seasonal allergies, the recommended dose of fexofenadine for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 60 mg every 12 hours or 120 mg once daily. To treat year-round allergies or allergic skin reactions, the recommended dose is 60 mg taken by mouth every 12 hours.

For people with Kidney Disease, the usual starting dose is 60 mg taken by mouth once daily.

Fexofenadine may be taken with or without food. It should not be taken with fruit juice, if possible. Avoid prolonged use of Allegra 12 Hours, unless recommended by a doctor.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Allegra 12 Hours exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Allegra 12 Hours at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: it may cause headaches; it may cause unusual tiredness; it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Allegra® 12 Hour 60 mg tablet
Each peach, oval, double convex tablet, engraved on one side with an "e" and with "06" on the other side, contains 60 mg of fexofenadine. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, starch, and titanium dioxide. These tablets do not contain lactose.

Allegra® 24 Hour 120 mg tablet
Each peach, oblong, double convex tablet, plain on one side and engraved on the other side with "012", contains 120 mg of fexofenadine. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, starch, and titanium dioxide. These tablets do not contain lactose.

Do not take Allegra 12 Hours if you are:

• allergic to fexofenadine or any ingredients of the medication.

There may be an interaction between fexofenadine and any of the following:

• aclidinium
• alcohol
• amantadine
• amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine)
• antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium
• antiarrythmics (e.g., Amiodarone, Disopyramide, Dipyridamole)
• other antihistamines (e.g,. cetirizine, doxylamine, Diphenhydramine, Hydroxyzine, Loratadine)
• antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
• atropine
• azelastine
• "azole" antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole,
• barbiturates (e.g., butalbital, pentobarbital Phenobarbital)
• belladonna
• benzodiazepines (e.g., Alprazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam)
• Benztropine
• Betahistine
• botulinum toxin
• brimonidine
• Buprenorphine
• Buspirone
• cannabis
• Carvedilol
• chloral hydrate
• Cyclosporine
• Darifenacin
• Donepezil
• Eltrombopag
• efavirenz
• Flavoxate
• Galantamine
• Gemfibrozil
• general anesthetics (medications used to put people to sleep before surgery)
• Glucagon
• glycopyrrolate
• grapefruit juice
• hyaluronidase
• ipratropium
• kava kava
• ketotifen
• Lomitapide
• macrolide antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin, erythromycin)
• Mefloquine
• Methadone
• Metoclopramide
• Mirabegron
• Mirtazapine
• muscle relaxants (e.g., Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, orphenadrine, Tizanidine)
• Nabilone
• narcotic pain relievers (e.g., Codeine, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oxycodone)
• Nitroglycerin
• Olopatadine
• Oxybutynin
• potassium supplements ( e.g., potassium chloride, potassium citrate)
• Pramipexole
• protein kinase inhibitors (e.g., Crizotinib, Dasatinib, imatinib, Nilotinib)
• quinine
• reserpine
• rifabutin
• rifampin
• Rivastigmine
• Rotigotine
• Rufinamide
• St John's wort
• seizure medications (e.g., Carbamazepine, Clobazam, Levetiracetam, phenobarbital, Phenytoin, primidone, Topiramate, Valproic acid, zonisamide)
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline)
• sodium oxybate
• Teriflunomide
• thalidomide
• thiazide diuretics (water pills; e.g., Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone)
• tiotropium
• Tolterodine
• Tramadol
• Tranylcypromine
• tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Clomipramine, Desipramine, Imipramine)
• umeclidinium
• Verapamil
• Zolpidem
• Zopiclone

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Allegra 12 Hours. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should take Allegra 12 Hours.

Drowsiness: Fexofenadine usually causes minimal drowsiness when used as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Studies have shown that fexofenadine does not cause drowsiness under normal circumstances. People taking higher-than-recommended doses of fexofenadine may experience drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you become drowsy while taking Allegra 12 Hours.

Reduced kidney function: If you have reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how Allegra 12 Hours may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Allegra 12 Hours, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Pregnancy: Allegra 12 Hours should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Allegra 12 Hours, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Allegra 12 Hours passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking fexofenadine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Allegra 12 Hours have not been established for children younger than 12 years of age.

This medication is typically used twice a day. However, your pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Generally, it is used only as needed. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. This medication may be taken with or without food. To maximize its effectiveness, it is preferable to avoid taking orange, grapefruit or apple juice for at least 4 hours before and 4 hours after this medication. To ensure effectiveness, avoid taking an antacid containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours (before or after) of this medication.