Children's Allegra Allergy
Generic name:fexofenadine [ FEX-oh-FEN-a-deen ]
Brand names: Allegra, Aller-Ease, Children's Allegra Allergy, Mucinex Allergy, Wal-Fex
Drug class:Antihistamines
What is Children's Allegra Allergy?
Children's Allegra Allergy is an antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children.
Children's Allegra Allergy is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children at least 6 years old.
There are many brands and forms of fexofenadine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Children's Allegra Allergy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take Children's Allegra Allergy with fruit juice (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Children's Allegra Allergy if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Children's Allegra Allergy is safe to use if you have:
kidney disease.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. If you are 65 or older, ask a doctor before taking Children's Allegra Allergy.
This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
How should I take Children's Allegra Allergy?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child.
Ask a doctor before giving Children's Allegra Allergy liquid to a child younger than 2 years old.
The disintegrating (melting) tablets are not for use in a child younger than 6 years old.
The 12-hour and 24-hour forms of Children's Allegra Allergy are not for use in a child younger than 12 years old.
Take this medicine only with water.
Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing cup provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet on your tongue and allow it to dissolve, w...
