* Allegra 180 mg for Fast All-Day Allergy Relief


Extra-fast relief for allergies calls for extra-strong medication. And Allegra 180 mg is the Allegra line's prizefighter in this arena.

Allegra 180 mg has been proven effective in fighting chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) in adults, as well as young people aged 12 and older. CIU is a condition that involves the daily occurrence of itching and hives, lasting for 6 months or longer. Often, there is no detectable trigger for this condition, and yet it recurs for many years, even with treatment. Physicians have therefore determined that the solution lies in figuring out the right kind of medicine that would inhibit the outbreaks, as well as the discomfort that comes with them.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is another condition which Allegra 180 has been proven effective in fighting. SAR affects around 40 million people in the United States alone - 10 percent of which are children, and 20 to 23 percent of which are teenagers. SAR is a condition that is often mistaken for a simple cold or flu, but is actually an allergic reaction to seasonal triggers, such as dust and pollen.


* Exercise Caution with Allegra 180 mg

Allegra 180 mg may be strong, but as such, it isn't without its dangers. You should be careful not to take more than the dose recommended by the packet, or by your physician. Allegra is usually taken twice a day - once in the morning and once at night. Your doctor may prescribe another dosage or schedule depending on your special needs.

Be careful about the type of medicines you take with Allegra. Even over-the-counter medicines like antacids and painkillers may reduce the effectiveness or conflict with this antihistamine. For example, antacids like Maalox, Milk of Magnesia, Mylanta and similar drugs that contain aluminum or magnesium will decrease the effects of Allegra. As Allegra is classified as a salicylate, aspirin and other salicylate analgesics may affect the medicine's potency. When in doubt, consult your doctor.

Do not dispense this medication to children under the age of 12 without the supervision of a doctor! Children aged 6-11 may be allowed to have doses of 30 mg of Allegra twice daily, but this does not automatically mean it is safe to break up an 180 mg tablet into an estimated 30 mg per dose. It is best to consult a physician before dispensing medication of this strength to very young people.

Women who are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, and breastfeeding may wish to refrain from taking Allegra 180, as this may prove harmful to one's infant. If you are pregnant or planning to be, consult with your doctor before taking this medicine. Make sure to give your doctor a detailed rundown of your past ailments, especially digestive disorders. If you are breastfeeding, consider refraining from taking this medicine, as the chemicals may pass into the breastmilk and complicate your baby's development.

As with most medications, it is best to refrain from drinking alcohol with Allegra 180 mg, as this may interfere with the effectiveness of the drug, and boost its side effects besides.