Our Verdict. Allegra Allergy offers effective, over-the-counter medications to treat allergy symptoms without some of the common side effects of other allergy medications, such as drowsiness.

Non-drowsy - unlike first-generation antihistamines Allegra® Hives reduces hives all day long in the preferred oral form. That's 24 hours of inside-out relief from itching due to hives without the drowsy feeling that comes with first-generation antihistamines.

Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

Allegra and Zyrtec are common over-the-counter drugs used to treat allergy symptoms. Both drugs are safe and effective, but studies show Zyrtec's effects may last longer than Allegra's. Zyrtec is more likely to cause drowsiness. Drinking fruit juices can make Allegra less effective.

Allegra 120 MG Description It also helps relieve skin allergy symptoms (hives), such as skin rash, itching and swelling. Allegra 120mg tablet contains fexofenadine as an active ingredient. Fexofenadine works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance that causes allergy symptoms.

Allegra ® Products. Get long-lasting, non-drowsy relief for tough allergy symptoms with Allegra® Allergy, Allegra-D®, Allegra® Hives, and Children's Allegra® products so you and your family can get out there and live your greatness.

Newer antihistamines like Allegra and Claritin are generally safe for daily use. But allergy medications with decongestants, such as Claritin-D or Benadryl-D, could make your allergies worse with long-term use.

Stop using fexofenadine (Allegra) to relieve hives and contact a provider if your symptoms don't get better after 3 days of taking the medication or if your hives last more than 6 weeks. There might be a better treatment for you.

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine medication that comes in a capsule or tablet form. It treats and prevents symptoms of allergies like itchy eyes, sneezing and hives. It works by blocking histamine in your body. A common brand name of this medication is Allegra®.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions or angioedema - skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing.

Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children. Allegra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

ALLEGRA is formulated as a capsule or tablet for oral administration. Each capsule contains 60 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride and the following excipients: croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch.