The document summarizes information on four common over-the-counter medications - Allegra, Flonase, Robitussin, and their uses, administration instructions, mechanisms of action, and potential side effects. Allegra is an antihistamine used to relieve seasonal and urticaria allergy symptoms. Flonase is a corticosteroid nasal spray used to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. Robitussin contains the expectorant guaifenesin and is used to relieve chest congestion by thinning mucus. Common side effects across the medications include headaches, nausea and vomiting.

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2. Allegra (Fexofenadine)
 used to relieve the allergy symptoms of
seasonal allergic rhinitis (''hay fever'')
 runny nose
 Sneezing
 red, itchy, or watery eyes
 itching of the nose, throat, or roof of the mouth
 also used to relieve symptoms of urticaria
 in a class of medications called
antihistamines
 works by blocking the effects of histamine
○ a substance in the body that causes allergy
symptoms

3. Allegra (Cont’d)
 comes as a tablet and a liquid to take by
mouth.
 taken with water once or twice a day
 Around the same times each day
 controls the symptoms of seasonal
allergic rhinitis and urticaria but does not
cure the conditions

4. Allegra (Cont’d)
 Side effects
 Headache
 Dizziness
 Diarrhea
 Vomiting
 pain in the arms, legs, or back
 Pain
 pain during menstrual period
 Cough
 More serious
○ Hives
○ Rash
○ itching
○ difficulty breathing or swallowing
○ swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or
lower legs
○ hoarseness

5. Flonase (Fluticasone Nasal
Spray)
 used to treat the symptoms of seasonal
(occurs only at certain times of
year), and all year round allergic rhinitis.
 symptoms include
 sneezing
 stuffy, runny, or itchy nose
 in a class of medications called
corticosteroids
 works by preventing and decreasing
inflammation in the nose

6. Flonase (Cont’d)
 comes as a liquid to spray in the nose
 sprayed in each nostril once daily or
twice daily in the morning and evening
 Also controls the symptoms of rhinitis
but does not cure the condition
 Each bottle is designed to provide 120
sprays

7. Flonase (Cont’d)
 Side Effects
 Headache
 Nosebleed
 burning or irritation in the nose
 runny nose
 bloody mucus in nose
 Cough
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 stomach pain
 Dizziness
 Diarrhea

8. Robitussin (Guaifenesin)
 used to relieve chest congestion
 helps control symptoms but does not
treat the cause of symptoms or speed of
recovery
 in a class of medications called
expectorants
 works by thinning the mucus in the air
passages to make it easier to cough up the
mucus and clear the airways

9. Robitussin (Cont’d)
 comes as a tablet, a capsule, dissolving
granules, and a liquid to take by mouth
 comes alone and in combination with
antihistamines, cough
suppressants, and decongestants
 Side effects
 Headache
 Nausea
 Vomiting