Allegra Dosage

The Allegra dose your doctor prescribes will depend on factors such as your age and the presence of other medical conditions. For example, children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with an Allegra dosage of 30 mg twice a day. It is very important to take your dosage of Allegra exactly as prescribed.

 

Allegra Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Allegra® (fexofenadine hydrochloride) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • The severity of your symptoms
  • Other medical conditions you have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Allegra Dosage for Seasonal Allergies or Chronic Hives

 

Adults and Children 12 Years and Over
For adults and children 12 years old and over with seasonal allergies, the recommended Allegra dose is Allegra 60 mg twice a day or Allegra 180 mg once a day.
 
If you have kidney disease or are over age 65, your healthcare provider may start you on a lower dose of Allegra, such as Allegra 60 mg once a day.
 
Children 6 to 11
For children 6 to 11 years of age, the recommended Allegra dose is Allegra 30 mg twice a day. Children in this age group may need to take Allegra ODT 30 mg tablets (orally disintegrating tablets, which rapidly dissolve in the mouth) or Allegra oral suspension (liquid).
 
For children with kidney disease, a dose of 30 mg once a day is usually recommended.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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