AllegraD

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for AllegraD

Uses
This medication contains an antihistamine and decongestant used to relieve allergy symptoms such as itchy, red eyes, stuffy nose and throat irritation.

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.

AllegraD

How To Use

HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach 1 hour before or two hours after meals as directed, usually twice daily.
Swallow the medicine whole.
Do not chew or crush the tablet, and do not take more than prescribed.
Do not take this product within 14 days after stopping an MAO Inhibitor (see Drug Interactions).

Side Effects

Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache or cold symptoms may occur.
If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Unlikely but report promptly dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast heartbeat or fever.
Very unlikely but report promptly irregular pulse, seizures or fainting.
Although drowsiness is very uncommon at usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that this medication may have such an effect before performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving).
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, kidney/urinary problems, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (narrow angle), severe high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or thyroid problems (hyperthyroid).
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate drug side effects.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
The pseudoephedrine in this product is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Caution is advised when this product is used in the elderly since this group may be more sensitive to side effects.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially MAO Inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide); certain blood pressure drugs (e.g., methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine, digoxin, prazosin); other adrenaline-like drugs; drugs which affect the heart (prolonged QT interval) such as astemizole, cisapride, pentamidine, psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine or amitriptyline), quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide or certain quinolones (e.g., sparfloxacin).
Check the labels carefully on all nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold medicines which contain antihistamines and decongestants.
Consult your pharmacist.
Do not take this medication for several days before any allergy testing since test results can be affected.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.