Monograph Details

Respiratory Tract > Cough and cold
ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR
Manufacturer
Sanofi Aventis
Legal Classification
Rx
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
Generic Name
Fexofenadine HCl 180mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 240mg; ext-rel tabs.
Also
ALLEGRA-D 12 HOUR
Indications
Seasonal allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion.
Children
Not recommended.
Adults
Swallow whole. Take on an empty stomach. 1 tab once daily. Renal insufficiency: not recommended.
Contraindications
Narrow-angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Precautions
Hypertension. Diabetes. Ischemic heart disease. Increased intraocular pressure. Hyperthyroidism. Renal impairment. GI or GU obstruction. Seizure disorders. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids. Pseudoephedrine: Antagonizes antihypertensives. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity with digitalis. Avoid other sympathomimetics. Fruit juices (eg, grapefruit, orange, apple) may reduce plasma levels.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, throat irritation, dizziness, agitation, back or abdominal pain, palpitations, nervousness, anxiety, upper respiratory infection.
How Supplied
Tabs 24 Hour—100
12 Hour—100, 500