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Patient Information for Generic Claritin Loratadine (lor-AT-a-deen)
Generic Claritin treats allergy (hay fever) symptoms and hives. Generic Claritin is an antihistamine.
Brand Name(s):Claritin, Allergy Relief, Leader Allergy Relief, Children's Clear-Atadine, Rite Aid Loratadine, Brite-Life Allergy Relief, Family Pharmacy Allergy Relief, The Medicine Shoppe Allergy Relief for Kids, Quality Choice Children's Allergy Relief, Children's Claritin, Good Neighbor Loratadine, Clearatadine, Alavert, Loratadine, Ohm Allergy Relief. There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When Generic Claritin Should Not Be Used: You should not use Generic Claritin if you have had an allergic reaction to loratadine. How to Use Generic Claritin : Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much Generic Claritin to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. If you are using Generic Claritin without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label. You may take the tablet with or without water. If a dose is missed: If you miss a dose or forget to take your Generic Claritin, 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 Generic Claritin to make up for a missed dose.
Storage and Disposal of Generic Claritin : Store Generic Claritin at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.Drugs and Foods to Avoid:Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Warnings While Using Generic Claritin : Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease. Possible Side Effects While Using Generic Claritin: Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these 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. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor: cough, sore throat, hoarseness; drowsiness; dry mouth ; headache; nervousness; red, irritated eyes.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Generic Claritin, tell your doctor.
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