Drug
Uses
Clarinex
for the relief of allergy symptoms called seasonal allergic
rhinitis. This medicine may also be used for a rash
or hives. Claritin is approved for patients 6 years
and older.
General
Information
Not
every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction
is in this database. If you have questions about your
medicines, talk to your health care provider.This information
is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
Clarinex
blocks the action of histamine. Histamine causes allergic
symptoms such as sneezing, itchy water eyes and runny
nose.
How
Taken
Claritin
is taken once daily on an empty stomach. Take the medication
about the same time every day. Follow the directions
that your doctor has given you.
Possible
Side Effects
This
medicine is generally well-tolerated with few side effects.
sore throat fatigue dry mouth While taking this medicine,
if you experience, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing
or swallowing, swelling in the face or lips, go to the
doctor immediately and stop taking the medication until
you have talked to your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings/Precautions
Report
dizziness, heart palpitations or chest pain to your
doctor while using this medicine.
Overdose
For
emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For
non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison
control center.
Drug
Interactions
Fluvoxamine
(Luvox) and Cimetidine (Tagamet) can increase the amounts
of this medicine in the blood. Loratidine does interact
with some antifungal and some macrolide antibiotics,
however no serious effects have been reported.
Missed
Dose
Take
your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication
that is outdated or no longer needed.Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children.
Pregnancy/Nursing
This
medicine is excreted in the breast milk. Talk to your
doctor if you plan to breast-feed. Discuss with your
doctor the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This
drug information is for your information purposes only,
it is not intended that this information covers all
uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or
adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose,
it should not be construed as containing specific instructions
for any particular patient. VastRX disclaims
all responsibility for the accuracy of, and reliability
of this information, and or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
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of this material.
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