Allegra - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Allegra is Fexofenadine hydrochloride. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names
Allegra (Fexofenadine) is available in various brand names such as Allegra, Telfast, Fastofen, Tilfur, Vifas.Various generic forms of fexofenadine are also available. Besides Allegra is also known as alegra, allergra and allerga.
Preparations
* Suspension: 6 mg/mL (30 ml, 300 ml)
* Tablet: 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg, 180 mg
*Capsules, 60 mg
Allegra - Storage Requirements
Allegra tablets, capsules as well as suspension is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C)
Allegra Dosage
* Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Children 6 months to < 2 years: 15 mg twice daily
Chronic idiopathic urticaria, seasonal allergic rhinitis
* Children 2–11 years: 30 mg twice daily
* Children 12 years
* Adult: 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily
* Elderly: Starting dose: 60 mg once daily;
Side Effects Of Fexofenadine
The common side effects include Nausea, Dizziness, Vomiting, Weakness, Drowsiness, sleepiness, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Unusual bowel movements, Headache, Aggression and Fever.
