What kind of allergies does Allegra treat?

What is Allegra? Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes), and urticaria (hives).

Can Allegra cure allergies?

Yes. Allegra Allergy temporarily relieves symptoms due to upper respiratory allergies or hay fever, which can be caused by an allergic response to indoor or outdoor allergens. Symptoms include runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sneezing or itching of the nose or throat.

What is the generic name for Allegra allergy medicine?

Generic Name: fexofenadine Fexofenadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

Who should not take Allegra?

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 fexofenadine. This medicine may contain phenylalanine.

What is the strongest allergy medicine?

Allegra produces a medication which has a reputation for being the best over-the-counter allergy medicine. For those who don’t want to have to remember to take their medication several times a day it’s a pretty clear win, and its efficacy speaks for itself.

Is Allegra good for allergies?

Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

Is Allegra better than Zyrtec?

In some patients , Zyrtec may work better than Allegra, however, it also may also cause drowsiness . Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra are second-generation antihistamines and are still less likely to cause drowsiness than first-generation antihistamines such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine).

What’s better Zyrtec or Allegra?

Allegra has the lowest risk of sedation out of all antihistamines so is preferred if an antihistamine is needed for people working in safety-critical jobs. Even though Zyrtec is 3.5 times more likely to cause sedation than Allegra, it is still much less sedating than some older antihistamines such as promethazine.