{"id":15726,"date":"2026-08-22T23:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T14:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/blog\/allegra-the-least-drowsy-antihistamine-known-as-a-third-generation-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T23:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:52:12","slug":"allegra-the-least-drowsy-antihistamine-known-as-a-third-generation-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/en\/blog\/allegra-the-least-drowsy-antihistamine-known-as-a-third-generation-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Allegra tablets (fexofenadine) | The Least Drowsy Antihistamine, Known as a Third-Generation Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-134ed493 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0958e68c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegra is commonly referred to as a third-generation antihistamine and is among the least drowsy options in its class.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/all.70210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31783781\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup> Because of this, it is frequently prescribed by doctors and is familiar to many patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, its use varies by dosage, and certain strengths require a prescription. Since its effectiveness can change significantly depending on how it is taken, it is important to understand the proper usage guidelines.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegra.com\/ko-kr\/product\/allegra-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/miragen-102e1ceb83-featured-1a608f6df9a8.png\" alt=\"A box of Allegra 120mg (20 tablets) centered on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-15745\" title=\"Allegra Tablets &#xB7; Representative Image\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-custom-color-5-color has-custom-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-left:0\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>\ubaa9\ucc28<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#sec-1\">One of the least drowsy antihistamines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec-2\">Fewer anticholinergic side effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec-3\">Differences by dosage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec-4\">Must be taken with water before meals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec-5\">Not effective for all types of itching<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">One of the least drowsy antihistamines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegra contains fexofenadine, the primary active metabolite of terfenadine, as its active ingredient.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegra.com\/ko-kr\/product\/allegra-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a3d17e8d-a8ce-4e1a-9ec2-13736af1d7b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup> Because terfenadine is a second-generation antihistamine, many refer to fexofenadine as third-generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike other antihistamines, particularly first-generation ones, fexofenadine hardly enters the brain and barely blocks H1 receptors in the brain, resulting in less drowsiness.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30626077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup> A comprehensive analysis of 51 clinical trials involving a total of 14,551 participants found that fexofenadine had less sedative effect than other second-generation antihistamines and generally had a smaller impact on cognitive function and motor performance.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31783781\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/miragen-3c09b2a408-inline-2-2782c223520d.webp\" alt=\"Illustration showing how first-generation antihistamines significantly cross the blood-brain barrier causing drowsiness, while second-generation antihistamines like Allegra show minimal brain entry.\" class=\"wp-image-15686\" title=\"Allegra Tablets &#xB7; Body Image\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It also has fewer anticholinergic side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First-generation antihistamines bind to muscarinic receptors as well, which can cause anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, urinary difficulty, blurred vision, confusion, and delirium.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12478568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8605959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, fexofenadine in Allegra binds poorly to muscarinic receptors, resulting in fewer anticholinergic side effects. This makes it even more suitable than first-generation antihistamines when antihistamine therapy is needed for elderly patients.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a3d17e8d-a8ce-4e1a-9ec2-13736af1d7b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12478568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, elderly patients may have reduced kidney function, so the dosage should be determined based on renal function.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a3d17e8d-a8ce-4e1a-9ec2-13736af1d7b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences by dosage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dosage is not simply a matter of potency. The intended use, target patient group, and prescription requirements vary depending on the dosage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dosage<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Approved Use<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Target Audience<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prescription<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Administration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>120mg<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Allergic Rhinitis<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ages 12 and older<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not required<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Take once daily with water before meals.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegra.com\/ko-kr\/product\/allegra-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>180mg<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ages 12 and older<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Required<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Take once daily with water before meals.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>30mg<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Allergic Rhinitis \u00b7 Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ages 6 to 11<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Required<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Take twice daily with water before meals.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11AHHHHH0324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, as mentioned above, if kidney function is impaired, the dosage must be adjusted differently from the usual case. This is because the drug is eliminated from the body more slowly, so even at the same dose, it remains in the body longer.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For adults with renal impairment, the starting dose is 60 mg once daily rather than 180 mg, and children aged 6 to 11 with renal impairment should take 30 mg once daily instead of twice daily.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11AHHHHH0324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must be taken with water before meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegra&#8217;s effectiveness can vary significantly depending on how it is taken, so it must be taken with water before meals. Studies show that taking fexofenadine with a high-fat meal reduced total absorption and peak blood concentration by approximately 20%.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegra.com\/ko-kr\/product\/allegra-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a3d17e8d-a8ce-4e1a-9ec2-13736af1d7b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The effect is even more pronounced with fruit juices. Taking it with grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice instead of water can reduce absorption by up to 36%, so it must be taken with water.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caution is also needed when taking it with antacids for heartburn. Chewable antacids are divided into aluminum-magnesium types like Gaviscon and alginate types like Gaviscon.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_take.asp?drug_cd=A11A0930A0424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_take.asp?drug_cd=A11AKP08G0780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11<\/a><\/sup> The former can interfere with fexofenadine absorption, so a 2-hour interval should be maintained.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/miragen-102e1ceb83-inline-2-cb0e73e639dc.png\" alt=\"Illustration showing that high-fat meals, grapefruit\/orange\/apple juices, and aluminum\/magnesium antacids are combinations that interfere with Allegra absorption.\" class=\"wp-image-15747\" title=\"Allegra Tablets &#xB7; Body Image\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not effective for all types of itching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegra is effective for itching associated with hives, and international urticaria guidelines recommend modern second-generation antihistamines like fexofenadine as the first-line treatment for urticaria.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/all.70210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversely, a 2026 meta-analysis of 6,230 patients with atopic dermatitis across 47 clinical trials found that the itch-reducing effect of antihistamines was not significant enough for patients to notice a difference.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/42526949\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12<\/a><\/sup> While fexofenadine is one of the most advanced antihistamines, it cannot overcome the inherent limitations of the drug class. For more details, please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/en\/blog\/skin-symptoms-that-respond-well-to-antihistamines-and-the-differences-between-1st-2nd-and-3rd-generation-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article on antihistamines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"&#xCC38;&#xACE0;&#xBB38;&#xD5CC;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-xxsmall-font-size wp-elements-2\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/all.70210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Zuberbier T, Abdul Hameed Ansari Z, Abdul Latiff AH, et al. The International Guideline for the Definition, Classification, Diagnosis and Management of Urticaria. Allergy. 2026;81(8):2582-2632. PMID 41649409.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31783781\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Huang CZ, Jiang ZH, Wang J, et al. Antihistamine effects and safety of fexofenadine: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2019;20(1):72. PMID 31783781.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allegra.com\/ko-kr\/product\/allegra-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Allegra Tab. 120mg Product Information, Allegra Official Website, Accessed 2026-08-22.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a3d17e8d-a8ce-4e1a-9ec2-13736af1d7b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablet Approval Information, DailyMed, Accessed 2026-08-22.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30626077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Kawauchi H, Yanai K, Wang DY, et al. 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PMID 42526949.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Allegra Tab. 120mg Product Information, Korea Pharmaceutical Information Center \u00b7 Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Approval Data.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-superbaddons-card has-custom-color-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px\">\n<h2 id=\"sec-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall)\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I buy Allegra Tablets without a prescription?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The 120mg 10-tablet pack is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug for relieving allergic rhinitis symptoms and can be purchased without a prescription. However, the 180mg and 30mg versions are prescription-only medicines.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegra.com\/ko-kr\/product\/allegra-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are Allegra Tablets completely non-drowsy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>While it is less drowsy than the average for other second-generation antihistamines, it is not entirely non-drowsy. Domestic approval data reports drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea in 1\u20133% of cases.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31783781\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a>,<a style=\"color: inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.kr\/searchDrug\/result_drug.asp?drug_cd=A11ABBBBB1393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is it effective for atopic dermatitis itching?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It has limited effectiveness for atopic itching. Even when oral antihistamines were added to existing atopic dermatitis treatments, the reduction in itching was not significant enough for patients to notice.<sup><a style=\"color: inherit\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/42526949\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ffa602f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8c970b27 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/doctor-han-namecard-profile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3537\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dec8e639 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-large-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">We treat atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis.<br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-small-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the valuable reviews you have shared in the community, many of you visit us even from far away.<br\/>We will repay you with sincere, attentive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-color-6-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e1e686a6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19afc361 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-small-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DK Han<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Director, MIRAGEN Clinic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate of University of Michigan, Ross School of Business<br\/>Graduate of Chungnam National University School of Medicine<br\/>(Former) Representative Director of Ewha Phoenix Rehabilitation Hospital<br\/>(Current) Representative Director of MIRAGEN Clinic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allegra is commonly referred to as a third-generation antihistamine and is among the least drowsy options in its class.1,2 Because of this, it is frequently prescribed by doctors and is familiar to many patients. 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