Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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ALLEGRA SUSPENSION |
| Manufacturer |
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Sanofi Aventis |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Fexofenadine HCl 6mg/mL; raspberry-cream flavor. |
| Also |
• ALLEGRA
• ALLEGRA ODT
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| Indications |
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Allergic rhinitis (seasonal). Chronic idiopathic urticaria. |
| Children |
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<6mos: not recommended. Rhinitis: 2–11yrs: 30mg twice daily; renal impairment: 30mg once daily. Urticaria: 6–23mos: 15mg twice daily; renal impairment: initially 15mg once daily. 2–11yrs: 30mg twice daily; renal impairment: initially 30mg 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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