Fexofenadine and Pseudoephedrine
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Allegra-D? 12 Hour;Allegra-D? 24 Hour
Brand Names: Canada:
Allegra-D?
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- Fexofenadine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Pseudoephedrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Avoid taking this drug with fruit juice.
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