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Fexofenadine | Antihistamine |
Pseudoephedrine | Nasal decongestant |
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Trade names | Allegra-D |
MedlinePlus | a601053 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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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 [4] and the common cold. [2] It contains fexofenadine, as the hydrochloride, an antihistamine; and pseudoephedrine, as the hydrochloride, a nasal decongestant. [2]
In 2021, it was the 279th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 800,000 prescriptions. [5] [6]