Claritin (Loratadine)

Claritin

Claritin Generic name: Loratadine Loratadine tablets What are loratadine tablets?

LORATADINE (Alavert., Claritin®, Claritin® Reditab, Claritin® Hives Relief) is an antihistamine. It relieves the symptoms of hay fever (sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes), and can also treat hives and associated itching of the skin.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

asthma kidney disease liver disease an unusual or allergic reaction to loratadine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding How should I take this medicine?

Take loratadine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. You may take this medicine with food. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

If you are taking Claritin® Reditabs or Alavert.: Place the tablet on your tongue, allow to dissolve completely and then swallow. You can take the Claritin® Reditabs or Alavert. tablets with or without water.

This medicine may be used in children as young as 6 years old; younger children can receive the syrup form of this medicine.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double doses.

What drug(s) may interact with loratadine? certain antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin) medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole) medicines for HIV infection or AIDS

In addition, the following medicines can make you feel drowsy:

alcohol barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions) medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam, or temazepam medicines for hay fever and other allergies such as antihistamines medicines for mental problems, including anxiety,...

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