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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Claritin

Claritin has 22 Side Effects total
1 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Claritin
 
Claritin is also known by the generic name Loratadine


USES:
This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from "hay fever" and other allergies. It is also used to relieve itching from hives.

Loratadine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis). Therefore, if your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use loratadine in place of your epinephrine.

If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions section.)

Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years unless directed by the doctor.


Claritin has 1 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Claritin

Claritin has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Claritin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Claritin has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Claritin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Claritin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Claritin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Claritin has 3 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Claritin.

Claritin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Claritin.

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Claritin.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Claritin.

Claritin has 27 related brands and strengths:
 
Alavert 10 Mg Tab

Alavert 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Allergy Relief 10 Mg Tab

Allergy Relief 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Allergy Relief 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Children's Allergy Relief 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Children's Claritin 5 Mg Chewable Tab

Children's Clear-Atadine 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Claritin 10 Mg Tab

Claritin 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Claritin Liqui-Gel 10 Mg Cap

Claritin Reditabs 10 Mg

Claritin Reditabs 5 Mg

Clear-Atadine 10 Mg Tab

Loradamed 10 Mg Tab

Loratadine 10 Mg Cap

Loratadine 10 Mg Tab

Loratadine 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Loratadine 5 Mg Chewable Tab

Loratadine 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Loratadine 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Non-Drowsy Allergy 10 Mg Tab

Tavist Nd 10 Mg Tab

Wal-Itin 10 Mg Tab

Wal-Itin 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Wal-Itin Aller-Melts 10 Mg

Wal-Vert 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Claritin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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