Fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine, sold under the brand name Allegra-D among others, is a
fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of nasal congestion and other symptoms of
allergies and the
common cold
The common cold or the cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the respiratory mucosa of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx. Signs and symptoms may appear fewer than two days after exposu ...
.
It contains
fexofenadine, as the hydrochloride, an
antihistamine
Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies. Typically, people take antihistamines as an inexpensive, generic (not patented) drug that can be bought without a prescription and provides re ...
; and
pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine (PSE) is a sympathomimetic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It may be used as a nasal/sinus decongestant, as a stimulant, or as a wakefulness-promoting agent in higher doses.
It was first characteri ...
, as the hydrochloride, a
nasal decongestant
A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The active ingredient in most decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (the latter of ...
.
In 2020, it was the 381st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 300thousand prescriptions.
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Combination drugs
Decongestants
Sanofi
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