This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and other key factors such May 20, 2022 · Key points
This happens in more than 1 in 100 people
Loratadine is also available in combination with pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, others)
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical Oct 13, 2022 · Claritin Dosage
Maximum dose: 5 mg/day
The usual dosage for children ages 6 years and older is 10 mg
In pediatrics: age 2 to 5: 5 mg orally every day; over the age of 6: 10 mg orally daily
It's used to treat: hay fever conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes) eczema hives
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This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from "hay fever" and other allergies
Dry mouth, mild stomach upset, trouble sleeping, dizziness, headache, nervousness, loss of appetite, or thirst may occur
Children 4 to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
10 mL once daily; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours
Last updated on Oct 29, 2023
Check with your physician for additional information about side effects
Drowsiness
OTC labeling (patient-guided therapy for symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies): Oral: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg twice daily; maximum dose: 10 mg/day
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It is also available in drug combinations such as loratadine/pseudoephedrine, in which it is combined with pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant
Common side effects of loratadine include headache, drowsiness (somnolence), fatigue, dry mouth (xerostomia), oral inflammation (stomatitis)
1 mg/kg) It can cause side effects and interact with other drugs
Tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: itchy, water eyes
Adult Dose
84 for 30 tablets
Claritin RediTabs 24 Hour Allergy Medicine, Non-Drowsy The prescribing information also notes that a single acute ingestion of 160 mg (16 adult strength tablets) produced no adverse effects in one adult case