Allegra

ALLEGRA

Adults and Children 12 Years and Older

For hay fever, the usual dosage is 60 milligrams twice a day or 180 milligrams once a day. For hives, it's 60 milligrams twice a day. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may have you take only one 60-milligram dose daily.

Children 6 through 11 years old

For hay fever or hives, the usual dosage is 30 milligrams twice a day. Children with kidney problems may be prescribed only one 30-milligram dose each day.

ALLEGRA-D

Adults and Children 12 Years and Older

12-Hour Tablets: Take 1 tablet twice a day. People with kidney problems should take only 1 tablet daily.

24-Hour Tablets: Take 1 tablet once a day. Allegra-D 24-hour tablets should generally not be taken by people with kidney problems.

Allegra-D is not recommended for children less than 12 years old.

Overdosage

An excessive dose of any medicine can have serious consequences. Seek medical attention whenever an overdose is suspected.

• Symptoms of Allegra overdose may include:
  Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth