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Generic Names:
Allergy Relief/Nasal Decongest
Uses:
Treats hay fever symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Loratadine is an antihistamine, and pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor ordered.
Claritin-D 24 Hour® extended-release tablets should only be taken once a day.
Take the tablet with a full glass of water.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Drink plenty of liquids while taking this medicine.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew.
Drink plenty of liquids while taking this medicine.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor ordered.
Claritin-D 24 Hour® extended-release tablets should only be taken once a day.
Take the tablet with a full glass of water.
What to do if you miss a dose of Allergy Relief/Nasal Decongest
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Take your medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose. If you are taking Claritin-D 24 Hour®, you should only take one dose a day.
Allergy Relief/Nasal Decongest contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to loratadine or pseudoephedrine. If you have glaucoma, problems urinating, severe high blood pressure, or heart disease or if you have taken a type of medicine called an MAO inhibitor (such as Marplan®, Parnate®, or Nardil®) in the past 14 days, then you should not take this medicine. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.
Allergy Relief/Nasal Decongest warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or prostate problems before taking this medicine.
You should not use Claritin-D 24 Hour® tablets if you have trouble swallowing tablets. The tablet could get stuck as it passes down toward your stomach.
This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful if you are driving or using machinery.
Allergy Relief/Nasal Decongest interactions
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
You should not use other antihistamines or decongestants while taking this medicine, including those you buy without a doctor's prescription.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking medicine for high blood pressure, ketoconazole (Nizoral®), cimetidine (Tagamet®), or erythromycin (E.E.S.®, ERYC®, Ery-Tab®, and others).
This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful if you are driving or using machinery.
Allergy Relief/Nasal Decongest side effects
Serious Side Effects
Dizziness or drowsiness
Fainting or passing out
Dry mouth or nose
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache
Dizziness or drowsiness
Dry mouth or nose
Trouble sleeping
Nervousness
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