Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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ALLEGRA |
| Manufacturer |
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Sanofi Aventis |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Fexofenadine HCl 30mg, 60mg, 180mg; tabs. |
| Also |
• ALLEGRA ODT
• ALLEGRA SUSPENSION
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| Indications |
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Allergic rhinitis (seasonal). Chronic idiopathic urticaria. |
| Children |
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<6yrs: use oral susp. 6–11yrs: 30mg twice daily. Renal impairment: initially 30mg once daily. |
| Adults |
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180mg once daily or 60mg twice daily. Renal impairment: initially 60mg once daily. |
| Precautions |
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Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Avoid concomitant aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Adults: Headache, back pain, viral infection, GI upset, sinusitis, dizziness, drowsiness. Children: cough, fever, pain, otitis media, upper respiratory tract infection. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100, 500
ODT—60
Susp—300mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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