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What is Claritin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Claritin overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Allergy Relief, Brite-Life Allergy Relief, Children's Allergy Relief, Children's Claritin, Children's Claritin Allergy, Children's Claritin Chewables, Children's Loratadine Allergy, Claritin, Claritin 24HR, Claritin Liqui-Gels, Claritin RediTabs, Good Neighbor Loratadine, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Loratadine, Good Sense Allergy Relief, Good Sense Children's Loratadine

Generic Names:

  • Loratadine

Uses:

  • Treats allergy symptoms and hives.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Respiratory Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet, Dissolving Tablet, Liquid, Liquid Filled Capsule, Chewable Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Claritin come in

  • Tablet

  • Dissolving Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Chewable Tablet

What are common Claritin doses?

  • Box 10 Tablets Chewable

  • Box 20 Tablets Chewable

  • Box 30 Tablets Chewable

  • Box 5 Tablets

  • Box 10 Capsules

  • Box 10 Tablets

  • Box 15 Tablets

  • Box 20 Tablets

  • Box 24 Capsules

  • Box 30 Capsules

  • Box 30 Tablets

  • Box 40 Capsules

  • Box 45 Tablets

  • Box 70 Tablets

  • Box 90 Tablets

  • Bottle 30 Tablets

  • Bottle 70 Tablets

  • Bottle 60ML of 5MG/5ML

  • Bottle 120ML of 5MG/5ML

  • Bottle 150ML of 5MG/5ML

Common Claritin prescriptions

  • Claritin
    120ml of 5mg/5ml bottle

  • Claritin
    150ml of 5mg/5ml bottle

  • Claritin
    30 tablets bottle

  • Claritin
    60 tablets bottle

  • Claritin
    60ml of 5mg/5ml bottle

  • Claritin
    70 tablets bottle

  • Claritin
    1 tablets box

  • Claritin
    10 capsules box

  • Claritin
    10 tablets box

  • Claritin
    10 tablets chewable box

  • Claritin
    15 tablets box

  • Claritin
    20 tablets box

  • Claritin
    20 tablets chewable box

  • Claritin
    24 capsules box

  • Claritin
    25 tablets chewable box

  • Claritin
    30 capsules box

  • Claritin
    30 tablets box

  • Claritin
    30 tablets chewable box

  • Claritin
    40 capsules box

  • Claritin
    45 tablets box

  • Claritin
    5 tablets box

  • Claritin
    50 tablets chewable box

  • Claritin
    70 tablets box

  • Claritin
    90 tablets box

  • Claritin
    105 tablets package

  • Claritin
    108 tablets package

How to take Claritin

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • After you remove a rapidly disintegrating tablet (Reditab®) from the package, use it right away by putting the tablet on your tongue. The tablet will break up and dissolve quickly. You may take the tablet with or without water.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • After you remove a rapidly disintegrating tablet (Reditab®) from the package, use it right away by putting the tablet on your tongue. The tablet will break up and dissolve quickly. You may take the tablet with or without water.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Claritin

  • If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Claritin contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to loratadine. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

Claritin warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

  • Extreme weakness

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat

  • Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, eyes or tongue

Claritin interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Claritin side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing

  • Extreme weakness

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat

  • Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, eyes or tongue

  • Nervousness

  • Red, irritated eyes

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Dry mouth

  • Red, irritated eyes

  • Nervousness

  • Drowsiness

  • Cough, sore throat, hoarseness

  • Headache

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