Does Allegra affect your liver?

Fexofenadine is a second generation antihistamine that is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, angioedema and chronic urticaria. Fexofenadine has not been linked to serum enzyme elevations during therapy or to instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury.

Is Allegra safe for kidneys?

Fexofenadine has a high margin of safety and is also well tolerated in subjects with renal or hepatic impairment, in children and the elderly. No clinically significant drug interactions have been identified.

Can I take Allegra M everyday?

Answers (2) Prolonged use of allegra M is not recommended, it’s better to use topical nasal sprays.

How long can you take Allegra 180 mg?

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over	take one 180mg tablet with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
children under 12 years of age	do not use
adults 65 years of age and older	ask a doctor
consumers with kidney disease	ask a doctor

Is allergy medicine bad for kidneys?

In general, anti-histamines do not cause kidney problems. Some, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can cause retention of urine in your bladder. Others such as Claritin and Zyrtec are generally very safe.

Is it OK to take fexofenadine everyday?

May be given daily on a regular basis when allergens are most prevalent (such as during spring or summer). Fexofenadine is approved for use in children older than 6 months with chronic urticaria and those older than two years with seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Can antihistamines cause liver damage?

Non-sedating antihistamines can rarely cause acute liver injury. Although the liver damage is typically mild, if it occurs, antihistamines should be stopped. The liver function is usually only slightly deranged, and returns to normal with substitution of another antihistamine or cessation of the therapy.

How long can I take Allegra M?

Allegra-M Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends.

What is 1 side effect of Allegra?

Common side effects may include: headache; back pain; or. cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat.

What is the generic name for Allegra?

Allegra Side Effects. Generic Name: fexofenadine. Note: This document contains side effect information about fexofenadine. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Allegra. Applies to fexofenadine: oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating.

Can I take Allegra and Zyrtec at the same time?

In the first place Zyrtec tends to make you drowsy and Allegra tends to perk you up. It would be pretty weird to take them together. I take Zyrtec daily and when my allergies act up I take a single dose of Benadryl which is short-acting. that works well for me.

Is it safe to take Allegra (loratadine) during pregnancy?

BUT having said that, Allegra is pregnancy category C which means that it CAN be used in pregnancy if the benefits out weigh the risks. Hope this helps! Loratadine is considered a placebo by many doctors (and many patients that I have talked to).