Prescription Drug Index
ALLEGRA-ALLEGRA-D
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Allegra-Allegra-D
Pronounced: ah-LEG-rah
Generic name: Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Allegra relieves the itchy runny nose sneezing and itchy red watery eyes that come with hay fever. Its effect begins in 1 hour and lasts 12 hours peaking around the second or third hour. Allegra is one of the newer antihistamines that rarely cause drowsiness.
In addition to the antihistamine in Allegra Allegra-D also contains the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine.
ALLEGRA
The usual dosage is 1 capsule (60 milligrams) twice a day. People with kidney problems should take only 1 dose a day.
ALLEGRA-D
Take 1 tablet twice a day. People with kidney problems should take only 1 tablet daily.
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