Allegra D

Allegra d medicine is a combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine and a decongestant which is used to temporarily relieve runny nose, sneezing, and nasal stuffiness from common colds.

Allegra d medicine is also used to relieve nasal and non-nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Allegra D medicine can be used in bronchitis or pharyngitis and for inflamed and congested sinuses (sinusitis).

Allegra d medicine is usually taken orally twice a day with the tablet being swallowed whole and not chewed or broken. Do not take more than the number of allegra D medicine prescribed by your doctor.  Allegra d medicine is known to act swiftly in relieving nasal congestions. 

It can relieve in 1 hour up to 12 hours peaking in two to three hours.  However, precautions should be exercised in taking Allegra d medicine since these could cause side effects to some people.  Some of these precautions before taking allegra D medicine include:

* inform your doctor of any known allergic reaction to fexofenadine (allegra), pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) or any other drugs.

* Inform your doctor of any drugs, supplements or herbal medicines you are taking especially those anti-depressants that have monoamine oxidase inhibitor components or have stopped taking MAO within 14days.

* inform your physician of any pseudoephedrine –sensitive ailments such as kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, angina, diabetes, thyroid gland hyperactivity, enlarged prostrate.

* Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.

Allegra D medicine should not be taken with beverages that contain caffeine since this combination could promote restlessness and insomnia. 

Taking alcohol while taking allegra D medicine could also cause drowsiness and dizziness which could affect mental alertness.

If feeling drowsy after taking allegro d medicine, you should refrain from doing tasks that require mental alertness such as driving or operating the machine to avoid putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you forget to take allegra D medicine, you should refrain from doubling the dose. Take it as soon as you remember.

Allegra D medicine can cause side effects although these occur rarely.  Some of the known side effects with allegra D medicine are: headache, stomach pains, dizziness, restlessness, et cetera.  On the extreme side, hallucinations and convulsions are reported to have occurred while taking allegra D medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you notice any of the above symptoms especially in severe cases associated with the use of Allegra D medicine.  One should keep the precautions in mind before taking allegra D medicine to prevent any negative effects.