Loratadine
Loratadine is generic Claritin. Loratadine is an antihistamine that provides relief of symptoms of seasonal and allergic rhinitis such as: watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. It is also used for hives.
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Uses . Directions Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Over: The recommended dose of Loratadine (loratadine) is 10 mg once daily. Children 6 to 11 Years of Age: The recommended dose of Loratadine (loratadine) is 10 mg (2 teaspoonsful) once daily. Patients With Liver Failure or Renal Insufficiency Patients With Liver Failure or Renal Insufficiency One Loratadine tablet or two teaspoonsful every other day should be the starting dose. Administration of Claritin Rapidly-Disintegrating Tablets: Place Loratadine rapidly-disintegrating tablets on the tongue. Tablet disintegration occurs rapidly. Administer with or without water. In adults, somnolence, tachycardia, and headache have been reported with Loratadine overdoses greater than 10 mg with the tablet formulation (40 to 180 mg). Extrapyramidal signs and palpitations have been reported in children with overdoses of greater than 10 mg of loratadine syrup. In the event of Claritin overdose, general symptomatic and supportive measures should be instituted promptly and maintained for as long as necessary. Treatment of Loratadine overdosage would reasonably consist of emesis (ipecac syrup), except in patients with impaired consciousness, followed by the administration of activated charcoal to absorb any remaining drug. If vomiting is unsuccessful, or contraindicated, gastric lavage should be performed with normal saline. Saline cathartics may also be of value for rapid dilution of bowel contents. Loratadine, the active ingredient in Loratadine, is not eliminated by hemodialysis. It is not known if Loratadine is eliminated by peritoneal dialysis. Storage Loratadine Tablets: Store between 2-30°C (36-86°F). Loratadine Syrup: Store between 2-25°C (36-77°F). Loratadine Reditabs: Store between 2-25°C (36-77°F). Store between 2-25°C (36-77°F). Use within 6 months of opening laminated foil pouch, and immediately upon opening individual tablet blister. Keep Claritin Reditabs in a dry place. Cautions Patients with liver impairment or renal insufficiency should be given a lower initial dose of Loratadine(10 mg every other day). Caution should be exercised when Loratadine is administered to a nursing woman. Loratadine, the active ingredient in Loratadine, and its metabolite, descarboethoxyloratadine, pass easily into breast milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue Loratadine, taking into account the importance of Loratadine to the mother. Interactions Side Effects Side effects of Loratadine may include headache, somnolence, or dry mouth
Uses . Directions Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Over: The recommended dose of Loratadine (loratadine) is 10 mg once daily. Children 6 to 11 Years of Age: The recommended dose of Loratadine (loratadine) is 10 mg (2 teaspoonsful) once daily. Patients With Liver Failure or Renal Insufficiency Patients With Liver Failure or Renal Insufficiency One Loratadine tablet or two teaspoonsful every other day should be the starting dose. Administration of Claritin Rapidly-Disintegrating Tablets: Place Loratadine rapidly-disintegrating tablets on the tongue. Tablet disintegration occurs rapidly. Administer with or without water. In adults, somnolence, tachycardia, and headache have been reported with Loratadine overdoses greater than 10 mg with the tablet formulation (40 to 180 mg). Extrapyramidal signs and palpitations have been reported in children with overdoses of greater than 10 mg of loratadine syrup. In the event of Claritin overdose, general symptomatic and supportive measures should be instituted promptly and maintained for as long as necessary. Treatment of Loratadine overdosage would reasonably consist of emesis (ipecac syrup), except in patients with impaired consciousness, followed by the administration of activated charcoal to absorb any remaining drug. If vomiting is unsuccessful, or contraindicated, gastric lavage should be performed with normal saline. Saline cathartics may also be of value for rapid dilution of bowel contents. Loratadine, the active ingredient in Loratadine, is not eliminated by hemodialysis. It is not known if Loratadine is eliminated by peritoneal dialysis. Storage Loratadine Tablets: Store between 2-30°C (36-86°F). Loratadine Syrup: Store between 2-25°C (36-77°F). Loratadine Reditabs: Store between 2-25°C (36-77°F). Store between 2-25°C (36-77°F). Use within 6 months of opening laminated foil pouch, and immediately upon opening individual tablet blister. Keep Claritin Reditabs in a dry place. Cautions Patients with liver impairment or renal insufficiency should be given a lower initial dose of Loratadine(10 mg every other day). Caution should be exercised when Loratadine is administered to a nursing woman. Loratadine, the active ingredient in Loratadine, and its metabolite, descarboethoxyloratadine, pass easily into breast milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue Loratadine, taking into account the importance of Loratadine to the mother. Interactions Side Effects Side effects of Loratadine may include headache, somnolence, or dry mouth
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