Claritin
Drug Info
Do NOT use Claritin 24 Hr Allergy if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Claritin
24 Hr Allergy
Contact your doctor or health care provider right
away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Claritin 24 Hr Allergy :
Some medical conditions may interact with Claritin
24 Hr Allergy . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any medical conditions, especially if any
of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney or liver problems
if you have lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Claritin 24 Hr
Allergy . However, no specific interactions with
Claritin 24 Hr Allergy are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Claritin 24 Hr
Allergy may interact with other medicines that you
take. Check with your health care provider before
you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Claritin 24 Hr Allergy :
Use Claritin 24 Hr Allergy as directed by your doctor.
Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing
instructions.
Take Claritin 24 Hr Allergy by mouth with or
without food.
If you miss a dose of Claritin 24 Hr Allergy , take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you
may have about how to use Claritin 24 Hr Allergy
.
Important safety information:
Taking Claritin 24 Hr Allergy in high doses may
cause drowsiness. Do NOT take more than the recommended
dose without checking with your doctor.
Claritin 24 Hr Allergy may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are
scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking
Claritin 24 Hr Allergy for a few days before the tests.
Claritin 24 Hr Allergy should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years
old without checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these
children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Claritin 24 Hr Allergy
while you are pregnant. Claritin 24 Hr Allergy is found in breast milk. If
you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Claritin 24 Hr Allergy , check
with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Claritin 24 Hr Allergy
:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects
have been reported with this product. Seek medical
attention right away if any of these SEVERE side
effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling
of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe or persistent
dizziness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects
that may occur. If you have questions or need medical
advice about side effects, contact your doctor or
health care provider. You may report side effects
to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or
at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association
of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control
center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms may include fast or irregular
heartbeat; severe drowsiness or headache.
Proper storage of Claritin 24 Hr Allergy :
Store Claritin 24 Hr Allergy at room temperature,
between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C),
in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat,
moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep Claritin 24 Hr Allergy out of the reach of children
and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Claritin 24 Hr
Allergy , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist,
or other health care provider.
Claritin 24 Hr Allergy is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not
contain all information about Claritin 24 Hr Allergy
. If you have questions about the medicine you are
taking or would like more information, check with
your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
