Allegra-D Medicine

If you have seasonal allergies, you may benefit from Allegra-D® (fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine), a medication that contains both a decongestant and an antihistamine. Also known as hay fever, seasonal allergies affect about 35 million Americans. Symptoms can develop as a result of breathing in pollen from trees, grasses, and/or weeds.
 
Some of the hay fever symptoms that can be treated with Allegra-D include:
 
  • Sneezing
  • Runny nose
  • Itchy nose or throat
  • Itchy, watery, or red eyes.
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Allegra-D is a nonprescription drug that comes in tablet form. It is taken once a day, preferably on an empty stomach. It is approved for use in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.
 
(For more information on this medicine, including possible side effects, dosing information, and available strengths, click Allegra-D.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD