Q: what is the correct dosage of allegra (fexofenadine)?

Allergra dosing: < 6 mos. Not recommended 2-11 years old; 15- 30mg (1/2 -1 tsp) once or twice per day 12-18 and older: 60 mg once or twice /day adult: 180mg once per day ( or 60 mg twice per day).

Q: is it bad if i accidentally take two 60mg allegra (fexofenadine hcl) tablets within 4 hours of each other? (dosage: 1 every 12 hours)

Should be ok: The maximum dose is 180 mg/day. Do not any more today.

Q: hello i took two allegra (fexofenadine) tablets for my allergies that i was given, its the dosage an ok amount?

Fine, but: Don't over-do it, you didn't mention which concentration of allegra (fexofenadine) you received, at any rate stick to recommended/prescribed dosage, good luck

Q: why are the mg dosage of antihistamines different? allegra is 180mg , claritin (loratadine) is 5mg , and zyrtec is 10mg.

Potency: Although the doses are not equal they are equivalent in potency. That is the drugs will have equal efficacy at controlling congestion, runny nose etc. The doses are different because they are different compounds and those compounds are of different weight and size.

Q: what is the highest prescribed dose of allegra (fexofenadine)?

Allegra: Recommended dose of Allegra tablets is 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily with water. Allegra-D contains pseudoephedrine. The 12-hour version of Allegra D contains 120mg of pseudoephedrin and the 24-hour Allegra D contains 240mg of pseudoephedrine.

Q: can you cut allegra (fexofenadine) 180mg in half for a dose of 60mg?

You get 90 mg: If you take 1/2 of an Allegra 180 mg you get 90 mg. The Allegra allergy 12 hour tablet, available over-the-counter, has 60 mg of fexofenadine.The drug is quite safe and will not make you drowsy at 60, 90 or 180 mg/day. Save the bucks and consider the generic forms.

Q: i accidently took a 2nd allegra (fexofenadine) not realizing it was a 24 hr dose 180 mg. am i in real trouble?

Allegra (fexofenadine): You should be fine. It can make one drowsy at higher doses.

Q: if the regular daily dose of allegra (fexofenadine) is not enough is it better to take 2 allegra (fexofenadine) or take another medicine?

Depends: What for? If rhinitis, then you need to see an Allergist to better determine the cause of symptoms (specific allergens, non-allergic triggers, structural probems) to better target the problem with alternative meds. If for chronic hives, then higher doses of antihistamine are often employed (but again, would recommend seeing an Allergist before proceding). No benefit in alternating antihistamine

Q: can children take allegra (fexofenadine) and claritan at the same time?

Not advisable : I would not take both at the same time because these medications do the same thing and can have additive effects if used together. They are both antihistamines for the treatment of allergies. If clairitin alone is not helping, sometimes switching to Allegra (fexofenadine) or zyrtec is helpful. If none of these remedies work, then consultation with your doctor or allergist would be appropriate.

Question 1

pediatrician advised that my 20 mo old take childrens allegra (fexofenadine) everyday, but directions say under 2 ask a dr- what dose do i give her?  she's 30 lbs

Accepted Answer

15-30mg at 2x/day: Allegra (fexofenadine) is typically not used for kids under 2, unless child has chronic urticaria (hives) in which this med is used down to age 6 months. Usual dosage for age 6mon-2 yr is 15mg at 2x/day. Age 2-11 is 30mg at 2x/day. Your child is 30lbs and close to 2, i would say anywhere between 15 to 30mg taken 2x/day is reasonable. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 2

what is the correct dosage of allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

Allergra dosing: < 6 mos. Not recommended
2-11 years old; 15- 30mg (1/2 -1 tsp) once or twice per day
12-18 and older: 60 mg once or twice /day
adult: 180mg once per day ( or 60 mg twice per day).

Question 3

is it bad if i accidentally take two 60mg allegra (fexofenadine hcl) tablets within 4 hours of each other? (dosage: 1 every 12 hours)

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: The maximum dose is 180 mg/day.  Do not any more today.

Question 4

hello i took two allegra (fexofenadine) tablets for my allergies that i was given, its the dosage an ok amount?

Accepted Answer

Fine, but: Don't over-do it, you didn't mention which concentration of allegra (fexofenadine) you received, at any rate stick to recommended/prescribed dosage, good luck

Question 5

why are the mg dosage of antihistamines different? allegra is 180mg , claritin (loratadine) is 5mg , and zyrtec is 10mg.

Accepted Answer

Potency: Although the doses are not equal they are equivalent in potency. That is the drugs will have equal efficacy at controlling congestion, runny nose etc. The doses are different because they are different compounds and those compounds are of different weight and size.

Question 6

what is the highest prescribed dose of allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

Allegra: Recommended dose of Allegra tablets is 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily with water.  Allegra-D contains pseudoephedrine. The 12-hour version of Allegra D contains 120mg  of pseudoephedrin and the  24-hour  Allegra D contains 240mg of pseudoephedrine.

Question 7

can you cut allegra (fexofenadine) 180mg in half for a dose of 60mg?

Accepted Answer

You get 90 mg: If you take 1/2 of an Allegra 180 mg you get 90 mg. The Allegra allergy 12 hour tablet, available over-the-counter, has 60 mg of fexofenadine.The drug is quite safe and will not make you drowsy at 60, 90 or 180 mg/day. Save the bucks and consider the generic forms.

Question 8

i accidently took a 2nd allegra (fexofenadine) not realizing it was a 24 hr dose 180 mg. am i in real trouble?

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine): You should be fine. It can make one drowsy at higher doses.

Question 9

if the regular daily dose of allegra (fexofenadine) is not enough is it better to take 2 allegra (fexofenadine) or take another medicine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What for?  If rhinitis, then you need to see an Allergist to better determine the cause of symptoms (specific allergens, non-allergic triggers, structural probems) to better target the problem with alternative meds.  If for chronic hives, then higher doses of antihistamine are often employed (but again, would recommend seeing an Allergist before proceding).  No benefit in alternating antihistamine

Question 10

can children take allegra (fexofenadine) and claritan at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable : I would not take both at the same time because these medications do the same thing and can have additive effects if used together. They are both antihistamines for the treatment of allergies. If clairitin alone is not helping, sometimes switching to Allegra (fexofenadine) or zyrtec is helpful. If none of these remedies work, then consultation with your doctor or allergist would be appropriate.

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Pediatrician advised that my 20 mo old take childrens allegra (fexofenadine) everyday, but directions say under 2 ask a dr- what dose do i give her? she's 30 lbs

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What is the correct dosage of allegra (fexofenadine)?

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Is it bad if i accidentally take two 60mg allegra (fexofenadine hcl) tablets within 4 hours of each other? (dosage: 1 every 12 hours)

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Hello i took two allegra (fexofenadine) tablets for my allergies that i was given, its the dosage an ok amount?

A member asked:

Why are the mg dosage of antihistamines different? allegra is 180mg , claritin (loratadine) is 5mg , and zyrtec is 10mg.

A member asked:

What is the highest prescribed dose of allegra (fexofenadine)?

A member asked:

Can you cut allegra (fexofenadine) 180mg in half for a dose of 60mg?

A member asked:

I accidently took a 2nd allegra (fexofenadine) not realizing it was a 24 hr dose 180 mg. am i in real trouble?

A member asked:

If the regular daily dose of allegra (fexofenadine) is not enough is it better to take 2 allegra (fexofenadine) or take another medicine?

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Can children take allegra (fexofenadine) and claritan at the same time?

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