A 42-year-old member asked:
When should i take allergy medicine allegra (fexofenadine)?
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Dr. Martin Ostroanswered
Allergy and Immunology 51 years experience
Without food: Fexofenadine (allegra) comes in 2 doses for adults, 60 mg. And 180 mg. The 60 mg dose is taken twice a day, every 12 hr. The 180 mg dose is taken once a day, usually in the morning and it is more effective than 60 mg, 2x/day. Fexofenadine should always be taken 1 hr. Before food because food, especially fatty food, interferes with fexofenadine absorption.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What allergy medicine has fexofenadine in it?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
32 years experience
Allegra (fexofenadine): Allegra is the brand name product that contains fexofenadine. There are now generic medications containing fexofenadine available over the counter as well. You must read the active ingredient label to determine if an otc medication contains fexofenadine.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Might i take allergy medicine (allegra) while i'm sick?
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Dr. Linda Greenanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 47 years experience
Probably: I depends on what type of illness it is. Most of the time antihistamines such as Allegra (fexofenadine) are safe. Best to ask your doctor if it is appropriate in your situation.
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