Allegra 30mg

Forms and dosages

Allegra is administered orally with water and not with fruit juices, which can reduce its absorption. According to the prescribing information, the usual adult and adolescent dose is 60mg twice daily or 180mg once daily for allergic rhinitis, and 60mg twice daily for chronic urticaria. Paediatric dosing is age and weight-based; oral suspension and orodispersible formulations facilitate accurate paediatric administration.

Indications

Allegra is approved in adults and children for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. According to international guidelines, it is one of the recommended second-generation antihistamines for first-line treatment of these conditions, particularly when minimal sedation is required. Allegra is not the first-line treatment for severe asthma or anaphylaxis.