What is Telfast Decongestant (Allegra D)
used for?
Telfast Decongestant (ALLEGRA-D) should be administered
when both the antihistaminic properties of fexofenadine
hydrochloride and the nasal decongestant properties of
pseudoephedrine hydrochloride are
desired
Allegra works on
your seasonal allergy symptoms: your itchy, watery eyes, plus
sneezing and runny nose. But if you find your nose is stuffed up
too, you should consider Allegra-D. Allegra-D has the same
antihistamine as Allegra with the added relief of a
decongestant.
Because Allegra-D contains
pseudoephedrine (the decongestant in most over-the-counter
allergy medicines), Allegra-D must not be taken if you are
also taking MAO inhibitors (medicines that treat depression)
or if you retain urine or have glaucoma, severe high blood
pressure, or severe heart disease.
Also, let your doctor know before
you take Allegra-D if you have high blood pressure, diabetes,
heart disease, glaucoma, thyroid disease, impaired kidney
function, or symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as
difficulty urinating. The most commonly reported adverse
experiences with Allegra-D compared to pseudoephedrine alone
were headache (13.0% vs 17.4%), insomnia (12.6% vs 13.3%), and
nausea (7.4% vs 5.0%).
Dosage: Adults -
1 tablet twice daily
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