Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Allegra Tablet

Do not take fexofenadine with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit).
Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Avoid using antacids within 15 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
Leave about 2 hours between the time that you take fexofenadine and your indigestion remedy.
There may be other drugs that can affect fexofenadine. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all medications you use.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking fexofenadine: if you have problems with your liver or kidneys, if you have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat, if you are elderly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I take Allegra for an allergic reaction?
Allegra is an antihistaminic drug. Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy and runny nose and red, itchy and watery eyes and Allegra 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Allegra for any allergic reaction.

Q. Is Allegra a stimulant?
Allegra is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Allegra better than cetirizine?
Both cetirizine and Allegra are antihistamines. Both medications work well for the treatment of seasonal hay fever and urticaria, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Cetirizine has shown to produce greater relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms than Allegra at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Allegra for hives (urticaria)?
Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Allegra 180mg is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Talk to your doctor for the treatment of hives.

Q. Can I take Allegra for itchy skin?
Allegra is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Allegra for food allergy?
It is not recommended to use Allegra for food allergy.

Q. Can I take Allegra for a rash?
Allegra is used to relieve itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Allegra for wasp sting?
It is not recommended to use Allegra for the wasp sting.

Q. Can I take Allegra for a bee sting?
It is not recommended to use Allegra for bee sting.

Q. Can I take Allegra for mosquito bites?
It is not recommended to use Allegra for mosquito bites.

Q. Does Allegra keep you awake?
Allegra can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Allegra can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Allegra on sleep is variable.

Q. Does Allegra cause weight gain?
Allegra is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Allegra.

Q. Does Allegra stop itching?
Allegra can help to stop itching associated with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for itching as it may require a proper diagnosis of the underlying disease and treatment.

Q. Does Allegra expire?
Yes, Allegra does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Does Allegra cause dementia?
Allegra is not known to cause dementia. Please consult your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of dementia as it would require proper diagnosis and management.

Q. Does Allegra raise blood sugar?
Allegra is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Allegra.

Q. Does Allegra effect blood pressure?
Allegra is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Allegra.

Q. Does Allegra cause insomnia?
Allegra can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Allegra can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Allegra on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Allegra.

Q. Does Allegra contain codeine?
Allegra does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.

Q. Does Allegra effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)?
Allegra hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Allegra if you are already taking contraceptive pills.

Q. Is Allegra a steroid?
Allegra is not a steroid. Allegra belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Allegra better than cetirizine?
Allegra and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Allegra is non-sedative while cetirizine does cause some sedation. Also, their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Is Allegra safe?
Allegra is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Allegra make you feel drowsy?
Drowsiness is a common side effect of Allegra. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Allegra.

Q. Is Allegra over the counter?
Allegra is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Allegra a decongestant?
Allegra is not a decongestant. Allegra belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Decongestants are medicines that relieve congestion by reducing swelling, inflammation and mucus formation in the nose making it easier for a person to breathe. Their main action is activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors which vasoconstricts (narrows) blood vessels. Examples of decongestants are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine.

Q. Is Allegra anticholinergic?
Allegra is not an anticholinergic. Allegra belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Allegra a stimulant?
Allegra is not a stimulant. Allegra belongs to a group of medcines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

Q. Can I take Allegra with cetirizine?
Allegra and cetirizine both belong to the same group of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. Although there are no reported drug interactions, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra with loratadine?
Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Allegra by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra with omeprazole?
Allegra can be taken with omeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra with citalopram?
Allegra can be taken with citalopram. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra with prednisone?
Allegra can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra with amoxicillin?
Allegra can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra while having high blood pressure?
Allegra does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.

Q. Can I take Allegra with paracetamol?
Allegra can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allegra with ibuprofen?
Allegra can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.