Allegra and Novo-Peridol

• Generic Name: fexofenadine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; tablet, orally disintegrating; oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Allegra, Allegra ODT, Aller-Ease, Children's Allegra Allergy, Mucinex Allergy, Wal-Fex, Allegra 24 Hour Allergy, Allegra Allergy, Children's Allegra ODT, Allergy Relief, Allegra OTC

Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children.

Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

Allegra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: haloperidol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Haldol, Haldol Decanoate

Haloperidol is used to treat nervous, emotional, and mental conditions (eg, schizophrenia). It is also used to control the symptoms of Tourette's disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavior problems in older adult patients who have dementia.

Haloperidol is also used to treat severe behavioral problems (eg, aggressive, impulsive behavior) or hyperactivity in children who have already been treated with psychotherapy or other medicines that did not work well.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.