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Allegra - The Generic

AmandaD

By AmandaD
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Do any Celiacs on here use the regular Allegra over the counter in the purple box. Called and sounded safe but wanted to see from you guys - thanks!

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Yes, this time of year I am taking it daily. No problems.

Jenniferxgfx Contributor
Jenniferxgfx
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Do you mean the name brand Allegra in the purple box? It's been safe for me. I've also tried Target's store brand Up & Up version of Allegra and haven't had issues, either.

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Thanks guys!

I also need to be on it daily. I've also been prescribed Omnaris nasal spray - this time of year I have to have allergy meds - from about late July till end of September.

MJ-S Contributor
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Allegra name brand is fine.

I stay away from generic Allegra because it contains lactose. Name brand Allegra does not.

Jenniferxgfx Contributor
Jenniferxgfx
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Target's brand doesn't contain lactose. Their brand Prilosec does though. I've got to read the labels each time I buy meds... Name brand Allegra cost so much so I've been trying to avoid it when possible. :/

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