Allegra D Tablet

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents 12 years and older should take 1 tablet, twice daily. It is advisable not to take it with food. Patients with reduced renal function should take 1 tablet once daily as the initial dose.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children under 12 years of age have not been established for this medication.

This medication contains Pseudoephedrine which may rarely cause severe skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; if fever, skin rash, or small blisters occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication should be avoided by those with certain conditions such as a risk of glaucoma, difficulty urinating, severe hypertension or heart disease, a history of seizures, or those currently taking or who have recently stopped taking MAO inhibitors. During use, do not take with MAO inhibitors, and anyone with conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, or who is pregnant, breastfeeding, children, or elderly should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. When taking this medication, do not crush or chew it; swallow it whole and it is advisable not to take it with food. You should not exceed the recommended dosage, and the Pseudoephedrine component can lead to tolerance or toxicity, so long-term or excessive use should be avoided. Combining with other antihistamines or decongestants should be avoided, and caution is required when taking with other medications that can affect the cardiovascular system. Also, taking with fruit juices such as grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice can reduce the efficacy; it is recommended to take it with water. If symptoms such as nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, hypertension, palpitations, or headaches occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, systemic anaphylaxis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), difficulty breathing, stroke, headache, seizures, raised blood pressure (hypertension), urinary difficulty, urinary retention

Mild side effects

• Headache
• insomnia
• nausea
• dry mouth
• indigestion
• throat irritation
• dizziness
• agitation
• back pain
• palpitations

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

Film-coated tablet composed of white to off-white layer and yellow layer

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle