Monograph Details

Allergic Disorders > Allergies
CLARITIN
Manufacturer
Schering Corporation
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
Generic Name
Loratadine 10mg; tabs.
Also
CHILDREN'S CLARITIN CHEWABLES
CLARITIN HIVES RELIEF
CLARITIN REDITABS
CLARITIN SYRUP
Indications
Allergic rhinitis (seasonal).
Adults and Children
<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
Hives Relief: not a substitute for epinephrine. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Adverse Reactions
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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