Allegra Dosage

Adults and Children 12 Years and Older

The recommended dose of ALLEGRA tablets is 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily with water. A dose of 60 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose in patients with decreased renal function [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Children 6 to 11 Years.

The recommended dose of ALLEGRA tablets is 30 mg twice daily with water. A dose of 30 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose in pediatric patients with decreased renal function [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Children 6 to 11 Years:

ALLEGRA ODT is intended for use only in children 6 to 11 years of age. The recommended dose of ALLEGRA ODT is 30 mg twice daily. A dose of 30 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose in pediatric patients with decreased renal function [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

ALLEGRA ODT is designed to disintegrate on the tongue, followed by swallowing with or without water. ALLEGRA ODT should be taken on an empty stomach. ALLEGRA ODT is not intended to be chewed.

ALLEGRA ODT should not be removed from the original blister package until the time of administration.

Children 2 to 11 Years:

The recommended dose of ALLEGRA oral suspension is 30 mg twice daily. A dose of 30 mg (5 mL) once daily is recommended as the starting dose in pediatric patients with decreased renal function [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Shake bottle well, before each use.

Children 6 Months to 11 Years:

The recommended dose of ALLEGRA oral suspension is 30 mg (5 mL) twice daily for patients 2 to 11 years of age and 15 mg (2.5 mL) twice daily for patients 6 months to less than 2 years of age. For pediatric patients with decreased renal function, the recommended starting doses of ALLEGRA oral suspension are 30 mg (5 mL) once daily for patients 2 to 11 years of age and 15 mg (2.5 mL) once daily for patients 6 months to less than 2 years of age [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Shake bottle well, before each use.