Clarinex
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that is outdated or no longer needed.Keep this medication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
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only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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