Allegra M contains two active ingredients: fexofenadine and montelukast. While both are generally considered relatively safe, we usually prefer to minimize combination medications during pregnancy. Fexofenadine and montelukast are not known to cause harm to your baby, but it is always best to use the minimum medication necessary. I highly recommend speaking with your OB/GYN. They can help you decide whether to continue Allegra M or switch to a preferred, single-ingredient allergy option while you are trying to conceive and throughout your pregnancy.

Since the red rashes on her elbows, thighs, palms, and legs are spreading and have not responded to a week of Allegra (fexofenadine) and the Ritchy and Siloderm creams, it is very important to have her re-evaluated. Sometimes rashes need a different targeted treatment, or the underlying cause needs a closer look. I gently recommend scheduling an in-person visit with her pediatrician or a dermatologist to adjust her care plan. In the meantime, keep her skin moisturized, dress her in loose cotton clothing, and try to prevent her from scratching.

Since you took an extra pill this afternoon, taking another one so soon could increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, or headache. It is safest to wait and resume your regular once-daily scheduled dose tomorrow. Please stay hydrated, and if you experience any unusual symptoms or if your allergies do not improve, reach out to your doctor.

It is common for ear pain and congestion to bounce back. Since azithromycin and an antihistamine only provided temporary relief, the cause could be a lingering fluid buildup in your middle ear, a viral infection that antibiotics cannot cure, or a bacterial infection that requires a different approach. I recommend scheduling an appointment with your doctor or an ear, nose, and throat specialist.

Since it has only been three weeks, you can start using topical treatments like Mederma or silicone-based gels, provided all scabs have completely fallen off and the wounds are fully closed. Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily is also essential to prevent the scars from darkening. For advanced clinical options like laser resurfacing or microneedling, it is best to wait at least six months to allow your skin to mature naturally. A dermatologist can help guide you when your skin is ready.

Since fexofenadine (Allegra) hasn't provided relief, these symptoms?particularly worsening at night with blistering?highly suggest a skin condition like scabies, which can sometimes be linked to pet exposure. I recommend seeing a doctor or dermatologist for a physical exam and a quick skin scraping to confirm. If confirmed, the standard treatment involves prescription topical permethrin cream or oral medication, as antihistamines won't cure the underlying cause. It is also important that all household members are treated simultaneously, and bedding is washed in hot water.