Price Comparison | Manufacturer: Claritin
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What is Claritin?
Claritin is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Claritin is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.
Claritin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Claritin
You should not take Claritin if you are allergic to loratadine or to desloratadine (Clarinex).
Before taking Claritin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease.
Do not give Claritin to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.
Loratadine disintegrating tablets (Claritin Reditab) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using Claritin Reditabs if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
How should I take Claritin?
Take Claritin as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Claritin is usually taken once per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not crush, chew, or break the regular Claritin tablet. Swallow the pill whole.
Measure liquid form of Claritin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
To take Claritin RediTabs:
Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet.
Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it on your tongue. It will begin to dissolve right away.
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink water to help swallow the dissolved tablet.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Store Claritin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include headache, drowsiness, and fast or pounding heartbeat.
What should I avoid while taking Claritin?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using Claritin.
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