What does Allegra-D 24 Treat?

What does Allegra-D 24 Treat?

This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, or allergies. It contains 2 medications: fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine. Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that helps relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

What class of drug is Allegra-D?

Allegra-D 24 Hour belongs to a class of drugs called Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos.

When is the best time to take Allegra-D?

Take Allegra-D 24 Hour on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take this medicine only with water. Avoid fruit juice; especially orange, apple, or grapefruit juice. Fruit juice can make it harder for your body to absorb fexofenadine.

Why is Allegra-D a controlled substance?

Allegra-D (Allegra-D 12 Hour 60 mg / 120 mg) Allegra-D 12 Hour is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and belongs to the drug class upper respiratory combinations. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Allegra-D 12 Hour 60 mg / 120 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Does Allegra-D work immediately?

Allegra Allergy offers fast,* non-drowsy, 24-hour relief of allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat. *Starts working in one hour. Use only as directed.

Is it okay to take Allegra-D everyday?

Experts say, it’s usually okay. “Taken in the recommended doses, antihistamines can be taken daily, but patients should make sure they do not interact with their other medications,” says Sandra Lin, MD, professor and vice director of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at John Hopkins School of Medicine.

Does Allegra-D help with cough?

Allegra-D (fexofenadine hcl and pseudoephedrine hcl) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Should you take Allegra-D in the morning or night?

Allegra can be taken at night or in the morning, depending on which time of day you experience the worst symptoms. If you experience worse allergy symptoms at night or early in the morning, you can try taking Allegra in the evening. If you experience worse symptoms throughout the day, you can take it in the morning.