Claritin

Drug name

Claritin (Loratadine)

Drug Uses

Claritin is intended to treat conditions occurred due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies as well as consequences of hives.

How Taken

The common daily dose of the medicine to adult patients and children over 6 years old is one 10 mg tablet or 10 mg of syrup (2 teaspoons). Children between 2 – 5 years old are usually prescribed 5 mg (1 teaspoon) of the syrup every day. Patients over 6 year old experiencing liver failure or renal insufficiency are usually prescribed 10 mg of the medicine (tablets or syrup) once in two days. Children between 2 – 5 years old experiencing liver failure or renal insufficiency are prescribed 5 mg (1 teaspoon) of the syrup once in two days.

Missed Dose

In case you have missed to take the medicine do it at the moment you have remembered but skip it in case it is the time of your next dosage and follow your usual schedule. You shouldn’t use double dose simultaneously.

Storage

Keep the medicine at the room temperature in dry place. The reditabs should be taken not later than 6 month after opening the original pack. Use the medicine straight after opening its individual package.

Warnings Precautions

Let your doctor know beforehand about any allergic reactions as well as other diseases you have before starting the therapy. Avoid drinking alcohol throughput therapy period as it can amplify the side effects of the medicine. Patients in ages may experience full-blown side effects of the medicine therefore it is recommended to take the drug with caution for them. Contact your doctor before taking the medicine throughout pregnancy period. Avoid breast-feeding when you are taking the medicine.

Possible Side Effects

Taking the medicine can cause such side effects as headache, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth.

More Information

The Food and Drug Administration approved the medicine to use when treating children over 6 years old. Contact your doctor to define the required treatment and medicine dose for your child.