Gneric allegra is anti allergy treating medicine which come in strenght of 120 mg. It is FDA approved medicine best for red eyes, sore throat, sneezing, itchy and running nose, etc. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
Generic Allegra is the generic equivalent of the brand Allegra.
The generic version is available since the year 2011.
Generic Allegra contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
It belongs to a class of medicines known as Antihistamines.
It is used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, itching etc.
It is a non-sedating antihistamine, so it does not make the patients sleepy.
3 Mechanism of action
Histamine is an endogenous biochemical present in the body which produces allergic reactions when the body comes in contact with a foreign substance called allergen.
Histamine in response to an allergen produces allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, runny nose and watery eyes.
Fexofenadine, the active constituent present in Generic Allegra prevents the action of histamine which give relief from the allergic symptoms produced by histamine
4 Onset of Action and Duration of Effect
The action of this medicine starts within 1-2 hours after oral administration
The effect of this medicine it lasts for an average duration of 12-14 hours.
5 Directions for use
Do not limit or exceed the dose and duration of treatment than advised by the physician.
Consume this medicine with glass full of water.
6 Precautions and Warnings
Tell your complete medical history to your physician.
Consult your physician before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy or are breast feeding.
Fruit juices of fruits like grapes, oranges and apple should not be consumed until the treatment with this medication is completed.
Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum and magnesium for 15 minutes before or 15 minutes after taking this medicine as antacids can decrease the absorption of the active constituent.
Also, avoid meals rich in fat content while taking this medicine as they decrease the absorption of this medicine in the body by 50 .
7 What is to be done in case of an overdose?
Call your doctor right away if you experience overdose symptoms such as dizziness, dry mouth, along with aggravation of the usual side effects.
8 What is to be done in case of a missed dose?
Take the missed dose of this medicine as soon as you remember.
You can skip the dose if its almost the time for next dose.
Do not take extra dose to compensate for a missed dose.
9 Side Effects
Vomiting
Headache
Cough
Upset stomach
Dysmenorrhea
Pain in the arms and legs
Skin rash
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Shortness of breath
Difficulty in swallowing
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