Generic allegra 120mg

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Generic Allegra

• How to use it for hives?

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What are hives?

• Medically, hives are called as urticaria
• Described as a red, raised, itchy skin rash which
  might be in some cases due to some allergic
  reaction or skin reaction which is a
  non-contagious disease.
• Also known as welts, wheals or nettle rash.
• Hives appears in 20 people around the world at
  some point of time
• Hives is categorized into two types, acute and
  chronic

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Symptoms of Hives

• The symptoms of acute urticaria are mild and
  clear up in a few days to weeks.
• In chronic hives the symptoms are normally a bit
  severe and last for a couple of months. The
  common symptoms are

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• Batches of red, itchy skin which can develop
  anywhere on the body.
• Itching is normally observed which is severe
• Painful swelling of the lips, eyelids, etc.
• Increase in severity of rashes on exposure to
  heat, exercise, etc.
• Tendency of these rashes and symptoms to last for
  more than 6 weeks.
• Anaphylaxis.

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Causes of Hives

• The exact cause of hives is still unknown but it
  is attributed to ones immune system. It is
  considered that external triggers might lead to
  hives. The common triggers which cause hives are

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• Pain medications
• Insects or parasites
• Infection such as influenza, hepatitis B, etc.
• Excessive scratching
• Extreme heat or cold
• Stress
• Sunlight
• Exercise
• Alcohol
• Chronic health issues such as thyroid diseases or
  lupus

• Certain food items such as nuts, eggs,
  strawberries
• Pressure on skin
• Bacterial infections such as UTI and strep.
• Pet dander from dogs, cats, horses, etc.
• Dust mites
• Cockroaches
• Latex
• Insect bites and stings

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Generic Allegra for treating hives

• The newer antihistamine medications for treating
  hives.
• The biggest advantage is it does not cause
  drowsiness and has fewer side effects when
  compared to other anti-allergic drugs.
• Contains Fexofenadine as active component which
  is an FDA approved medicine.
• This medicine is safe for use in children as well
  as adults

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Mechanism of action

• Generic Allegra when ingested, Fexofenadine binds
  and blocks the H1 receptor and hinders the
  activation of H1 receptor cells by histamine. In
  this way the allergic reaction is damaged with
  the help of this histamine antagonist.

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Recommended dose

• As far as the dose regime is concerned, it is
  best to consult doctor
• The most commonly recommended dose of Allegra
  generic is 120mg or 60mg twice a day.
• This medicine is best to be taken with water
  after food.
• Do not take this medicine on an empty stomach.
• Never increase the dose of this medicine without
  consulting a doctor.
• Do not break, crush or chew the tablet before
  use.

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Side effect

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Menstrual cramps
• Headache

• Pain in muscles
• Pain in back
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

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