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== Allegra vs. Equate Allergy Relief ==

Allegra is the brand name for an over-the-counter antihistamine medication used to treat allergy symptoms.<ref name="ref1" /> Equate Allergy Relief is a store-brand generic equivalent, primarily sold by Walmart.<ref name="ref2" /><ref name="ref3" /> Both medications use the same active ingredient, fexofenadine hydrochloride, to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.<ref name="ref1" /><ref name="ref4" />

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that generic drugs must contain the same active ingredient, dosage, strength, and route of administration as their brand-name counterparts.<ref name="ref5" /> Consequently, Equate Allergy Relief provides the same therapeutic effect as Allegra. The primary differences between the two products are cost, manufacturer, and inactive ingredients. As a store brand, Equate is typically priced lower than Allegra.

=== Comparison Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Category !! Allegra !! Equate Allergy Relief
|-
| '''Brand Type''' || Brand Name || Store Brand (Generic)
|-
| '''Manufacturer''' || Sanofi<ref name="ref1" /> || Perrigo Company plc (for Walmart)
|-
| '''Active Ingredient''' || Fexofenadine Hydrochloride<ref name="ref1" /> || Fexofenadine Hydrochloride<ref name="ref4" />
|-
| '''FDA Regulation''' || Approved as a brand-name drug<ref name="ref5" /> || Must be bioequivalent to the brand-name drug<ref name="ref5" />
|-
| '''Cost''' || Generally higher || Generally lower
|-
| '''Inactive Ingredients''' || May differ from generic versions || May differ from brand-name version
|-
| '''Available Forms''' || Tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, liquid suspension || Tablets
|}

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=== Efficacy and Regulation ===
For a generic drug to be approved, the FDA requires that it is bioequivalent to the brand-name product.<ref name="ref5" /> This means it works in the same way and provides the same clinical benefits and risks. Studies and regulatory standards ensure that the effectiveness of the active ingredient in Equate's fexofenadine is the same as in Allegra. Fexofenadine is classified as a second-generation antihistamine, meaning it is less likely to cause drowsiness compared to older, first-generation antihistamines.

While both products have the same active ingredient, the inactive ingredients, such as fillers, binders, and coloring agents, can be different. These differences do not affect the drug's therapeutic action but are the primary reason the tablets may differ in size, shape, or color. In rare cases, individuals may have a sensitivity to a specific inactive ingredient present in either the brand-name or generic version.

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<ref name="ref5" /> "What Makes a Generic the Same as a Brand-Name Drug?". *FDA*.
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