DRUG INFORMATION - CLARITIN D
Claritin-D Uses
Buy Claritin-D. Claritin-D is used to relieve hay fever and
allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose,
and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Claritin-D is in a
class of medications called antihistamines. It works
by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that
causes allergic symptoms. Claritin-D may cause less
drowsiness than other antihistamines.
How Taken
Claritin-D comes as a tablet to take by mouth. 12
Hour Tablet: One tablet twice a day (every 12
hours); 24 Hour Tablet: One tablet daily taken with
a full glass of water. You should not to break or
chew the tablet and you should take the 24 hour
tablet with a full glass of water.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Claritin-D, tell your doctor if you
have asthma or another lung disease; diabetes;
thyroid problems; glaucoma or increased pressure in
the eye; urinary retention or an enlarged prostate;
narrowing of the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract
or difficulty swallowing; kidney or liver disease;
or heart disease, high blood pressure, or an
irregular heartbeat. You may not be able to take
Claritin-D, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment if you have
any of the conditions listed above. Claritin-D is in
the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is
not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not
take Claritin-D without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant. Claritin-D passes into breast
milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take
Claritin-D without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby. Claritin-D has not
been approved for use by children younger than 12
years of age.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and continue your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
Serious side effects are not likely to occur with
the use of Claritin-D. If you experience any of the
following serious side effects, stop taking
Claritin-D and contact your doctor immediately or
seek emergency medical attention: an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or
hives); an irregular heartbeat; or seizures. Other,
less serious side effects may be more likely to
occur. Continue to take Claritin-D and talk to your
doctor if you experience dizziness; headache;
insomnia; nervousness; nausea, diarrhea, or
abdominal discomfort; dry mouth; dry skin or
itchiness; or discoloration of urine. Side effects
other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Protect Claritin-D from light and store in a dry
place. Store between 15-25°C (59-77°F).
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a
Claritin-D overdose include headache, drowsiness, an
irregular heartbeat, nausea and vomiting, sweating,
increased thirst, weakness, and restlessness.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous activities. Claritin-D
may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness,
avoid these.
Disclaimer
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interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of
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