Archive for May, 2008

What side effects may occur?

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Allegra.
Side effects of Allegra may include:

  • Colds or flu, coughing, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, headache, indigestion, menstrual problems, nausea, pain including back or ear pain

Side effects of Allegra-D may include:

  • Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, back pain, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, heart palpitations, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, respiratory tract infection, throat irritation

Most important fact about Allegra

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Seldane, an antihistamine related to Allegra, has been implicated in dangerous interactions with the common antibiotic erythromycin, the antifungal medication ketoconazole (Nizoral), and several similar drugs. Allegra poses no such risks. It is also safe for people with liver disease.

Allegra DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

ALLEGRA tablets are available in 30 mg, 60 mg, and 180 mg strengths. ALLEGRA tablets are coated with a peach colored film coating. Tablets have the following unique shape and identifiers: 30 mg tablets are round, bi-convex and have 03 on one side and a scripted “e” on the other; 60 mg tablets are oval, bi-convex and have 06 on one side and a scripted “e” on the other; and 180 mg tablets are oblong, bi-convex and have 018 on one side and a scripted “e” on the other.

ALLEGRA ODT is available as a 30 mg orally disintegrating tablet and is white, flat-faced, 1/2-inch round shaped with beveled edges and debossed with a scripted “e” on one side and “311AV” on the other side.

ALLEGRA oral suspension is available as 30 mg/ 5 mL (6 mg/mL).