Generic Allegra- A popular choice to treat allergic symptoms
Generic Allegra contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient.Generic Allegra is the generic equal of the brand Allegra.Generic Allegra(https://www.medexpressrx.com/generic-allegra.aspx) stops the action of histamine which give relief from the allergic symptoms
Generic Allegra contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient.Generic Allegra is the generic equal of the brand Allegra.Generic Allegra(https://www.medexpressrx.com/generic-allegra.aspx) stops the action of histamine which give relief from the allergic symptoms
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Summary<br />
• <strong>Generic</strong> <strong>Allegra</strong> is the generic equivalent of the brand <strong>Allegra</strong>. The generic version is<br />
available since the year 2011.<strong>Generic</strong> <strong>Allegra</strong> contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride as the<br />
active pharmaceutical ingredient.<br />
• It belongs <strong>to</strong> a class of medicines known as Antihistamines. It is used in the <strong>treat</strong>ment of<br />
<strong>allergic</strong> symp<strong>to</strong>ms such as runny nose, watery eyes, itching etc. It is a non-sedating<br />
antihistamine, so it does not make the patients sleepy.
Mechanism of action<br />
• Histamine is an endogenous biochemical present in the body which produces<br />
<strong>allergic</strong> reactions when the body comes in contact with a foreign substance<br />
called allergen.<br />
• Histamine in response <strong>to</strong> an allergen produces allergy symp<strong>to</strong>ms like sneezing,<br />
itching, runny nose and watery eyes.<br />
• Fexofenadine, the active constituent present in <strong>Generic</strong> <strong>Allegra</strong> prevents the<br />
action of histamine which give relief from the <strong>allergic</strong> symp<strong>to</strong>ms produced by<br />
histamine
Onset of Action and Duration of Effect<br />
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The action of this medicine starts within 1-2 hours after oral administration.<br />
The effect of this medicine it lasts for an average duration of 12-14 hours.<br />
Directions for use<br />
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Do not limit or exceed the dose and duration of <strong>treat</strong>ment than advised by the physician.<br />
Consume this medicine with glass full of water.
Precautions and Warnings<br />
Tell your complete medical his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> your physician.<br />
Consult your physician before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning<br />
pregnancy or are breast feeding.<br />
Fruit juices of fruits like grapes, oranges and apple should not be consumed until the<br />
<strong>treat</strong>ment with this medication is completed.<br />
Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum and magnesium for 15 minutes before or 15<br />
minutes after taking this medicine as antacids can decrease the absorption of the active<br />
constituent.<br />
Also, avoid meals rich in fat content while taking this medicine as they decrease the<br />
absorption of this medicine in the body by 50 %.
Side Effects<br />
• Vomiting<br />
• Headache<br />
• Cough<br />
• Upset s<strong>to</strong>mach<br />
• Dysmenorrhea<br />
• Pain in the arms and legs<br />
• Skin rash<br />
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, <strong>to</strong>ngue, hands and feet<br />
• Shortness of breath<br />
• Difficulty in swallowing
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