Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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CHILDREN'S CLARITIN CHEWABLES |
| Manufacturer |
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Schering Corporation |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Loratadine 5mg; chew tabs; grape flavor; contains phenylalanine 1.4mg/tab. |
| Also |
• CLARITIN
• CLARITIN HIVES RELIEF
• CLARITIN REDITABS
• CLARITIN SYRUP
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| Indications |
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Allergic rhinitis (seasonal). |
| Adults and Children |
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<2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: 5mg once daily. ≥6yrs: 10mg once daily. Hepatic or renal insufficiency: 2–5yrs: initially 5mg every other day; ≥6yrs: initially 10mg every other day. RediTabs: dissolve on tongue; swallow with or without water. |
| Precautions |
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Hives Relief: not a substitute for epinephrine. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Adults: headache, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth. Children: nervousness, wheezing, hyperkinesia, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, dysphonia, malaise, upper respiratory infections. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—10, 20, 30
RediTabs—10, 20
Chewables—5, 10
Syrup—4oz
Hives Relief—10, 30 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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