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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

GI: dyspepsia.

GU: dysmenorrhea.

Neuro: drowsiness, fatigue.

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Food:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Renal Impairment

  • PO (Adults): 60 mg once daily as a starting dose.
  • PO (Children 6–11 yr): 30 mg once daily as a starting dose.

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Allegra, Allegra Allergy, Children's Allegra Allergy, Children's Allegra Hives, Mucinex Allergy

Action ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: allergy, cold and cough remedies

Pharmacologic Classification: antihistamines

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Rapidly absorbed after oral administration.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: 80% excreted in urine, 11% excreted in feces.

Half-life: 14.4 hr (↑ in renal impairment).

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(antihistaminic effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POwithin 1 hr2–3 hr12–24 hr

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

fex-oh-FEN-a-deen

Pill Image

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Code ⬆

NDC Code*