Claritin
- Generic Name: loratadine
- Brand Name: Claritin
- Drug Class: Antihistamines, 2nd Generation, Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos
Patient Information
No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections.
Description
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Loratadine 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Indications
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
Dosage And Administration
Directions
| adults and children 6 years and over | 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
How Supplied
Other information (Blister foil units)
- safety sealed: do not use if the individual blister unit imprinted with Claritin is open or torn
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- protect from excessive moisture
Other information (Bottles)
- Tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is missing, open or broken
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate
Manufactured by: Bayer HealthCare LLC. Revised: Mar 2018
Side Effects
No information provided.
Drug Interactions
No information provided.
Warnings
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Precautions
Included as part of the “WARNINGS” Section
Overdose
No information provided.
Contraindications
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology
No information provided.