Thursday 19 May 2011

What is Allegra?
Allegra is a prescription medicine which is used for the treatment of seasonal allergies. It is an antihistamine which reduces the natural chemical known as histamine in the body. Natural chemical histamine in the body may cause running nose, itching, sneezing and watery eyes. Allegra is used for the treatment of seasonals allergies like fever in children and adults. This medication also use for the skin itching and chronic idiopathic urticaria in children and adults. It comes in both tablets and capsules form. Allegra medicine can be used for the treatment of other medical conditions as suggested by the doctor.

What should i know before using Allegra medicine?
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any drug. If you have kidney diseases avoid taking this medication. Always take this medication empty stomach, at least 1 or 2 hour before taking your meal, it is so because antacids and fruit juices make it harder for your body to observe Allegra. If you are taking any prescription, non prescription or any herbal medicine you should tell your doctor before using Allegra 180mg medicine.

Can i take Allegra medicine during my pregnancy?
Allegra 180mg medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breast feeding mother. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding mother tell your doctor before using Allegra medicine as it may harm the unborn or nursed child.

Side effects of Allegra medicine
Allegra medicine has some common to serious side effects. These common side effects are drowsiness, tired feeling, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle or back pain, menstrual cramps and headache and some serious side effects are difficulty in breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat and hives. The use of this medication should be stopped if you are suffering from cough, fever, body aches and chills.

How to take Allegra medicine?
It is a prescription medicine and should be taken as exactly prescribed by the doctor or health care professionals. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. You should take this medication empty stomach, before 1 or 2 hour of your meal. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause some serious side effects.

Where this medicine should be stored?
You should always store this medicine at room temperature at 15 to 30 degree C. Keep Allegra 180 mg away from heat, light and moisture. Discard this product properly if not in use.  This medication should be kept away from the reach of the children and pet.