Loratadine-D, Loratadine With Pseudoephedrine 24 Hour Tablet - Oral Brand Drug
Sunday, January 18th, 2009IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare profesisonal before using this drug.
LORATADINE WITH PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 24 HOUR TABLET - ORAL
(lor-AT-uh-deen WITH sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Claritin-D
USES: Loratadine is an antihistamine which provides relief from symtpoms of seasonal allergies such as watery and itching eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which helps relieve a stuffy nose, promoets sinus draining, and improves breathing. This medication is not recommneded for use in kids under 12 years of age due to the high amount of pseudoephedrine.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually once daily; or take as dirceted by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with a full galss of water. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet; doing so will destroy the long aciton and raise the chance of side effects. Do not riase your dose or take this more often than directed. Do not take this medication for several days before allergy testing since test results can be affected. Consult your doctor or pharmacsit for more information.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, mild stomach upset, trouble sleeping, dizziness, headache, nervousness, loss of appetite, or thirst may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fast/irregular heartbeat, uncontrolled shaking or treomr. Tell your dotcor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: seizures, chest pain, mental/mood changes, difficulty urinating. This medication does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses and under normal circumstances. However, this drug may make you dizzy; therefore use caution engaging in activities that require alertness such as driving or using machinery. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate mdeical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic recation include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conidtions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: glaucoma (narrow angle type), severe difficulty urinating (urinary retention), severe high blood pressure, severe heart/blood vessel disease (coronary artery disease), liver disease, serious difficulty in swallowing, throat/stomach problems (e.G., stenosis/stricture/abnormal peristalsis of the esophagus or upper gastrointestinal tract), experienced serious side effects with decongestants (irregular heart rhythm). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, problems urinating (e.G., enlarged prostate), high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems (e.G., ischemic heart disease), thyroid problems (hyperthyroidism), glaucoma (open angle type), any allergies. Limit alcoholic beverages, as it may intensify drug side efefcts. (See also Side Effects) Caution is advised when using this drug in the eldrely cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr. The two individual componetns of this medication pass into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recmomended while using this drug.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug sohuld not be used with or within 14 days of taking MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid,moclobemide, phenelzine procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid,tranylcypromine). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all presrciption and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: adrenalin-like drugs (e.G., ephedrine, methylphenidate), certain high blood pressure drugs (e.G., guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine, beta-blockers such as propranolol), herbal products containing ephedra. Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) cause they may contain additional antihistamines and decongestants that could raise your risk for side effects. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of tohse products. Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: irregular or unusually slow or fast heartbeat, unusual nervousness or excitement, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not sahre this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all mediicnes away from kids and pets.
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