Yay, Allegra is going over-the-counter…find it on drugstore shelves starting March 4th under the name Allegra Allergy!

Allergy symptoms are starting to run rampant here in North Carolina.  Much to do with the fantastic weather we’ve been having as of late!  And with the full-blown allergy season fast-approaching, this OTC Allegra news comes just in time (covenient, right?) to help fight the slew of nasty allergy symptoms that will be affecting tons of people. 

According to the representative I talked to at Sanofi Aventis (the maker of this medication, but marketed by a company call Chattem), all strengths (30mg, 60mg, and 180mg) and forms (tablets, orally disentegrating tablets, oral suspension, and Allegra-D)  will be over-the-counter.  Yes, even the children’s orally disintegrating tablets and children’s oral suspension are going OTC!

You’ll still have to go to the pharmacy to purchase the Allegra-D 12 Hour or 24 Hour Allergy and Congestion products…just like you have to for any other Sudafed products!

If you’re getting Allegra by prescription, you’re probably used to getting the generic, fexofenadine.  As of right now, there does not appear to be a generic OTC Allegra hitting the market, but it probably won’t take long for that to happen.

The only part of  Allegra that is not going OTC is the children’s oral suspension indicated to treat hives in children 6 months to 6 years of age.  So, the oral suspension itself is going OTC, but not for the aforementioned indication!

That part may be confusing so feel free to send me an e-mail at Cate@getpharmacyadvice.com or comment below if you have any questions.

Happy March!