Claritin (Loratadine)

What is Generic Claritin?

One of the few drugs that can solve the problem of allergy is Claritin.

Together with the H1-blocking effect Claritin has some additional antiallergic properties which are very important in clinical practice because firstly it expand therapeutic potential of the drug in the treatment of various allergic diseases, secondly, its prescription avoid large amounts of other drugs (It has a decongestant and vasoconstrictor effects on the nasal mucosa, prevents spasm of the bronchi, has a membrane stabilizing effect, and others.). It is well recommended in the complex treatment of concomitant allergic diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and asthma, and others. Using of this drug allows you to achieve remission and to prevent exacerbations of chronic allergic diseases, especially in children.

• It has the highest affinity for the H1-receptors (I-generation drugs - an average of about 30%);
• Not displaced from the compound with H1 receptors by histamine;
• It does not cause dry skin and mucous membranes;
• Not adversely affect the function of the digestive tract;
• Blocks H1-receptor for 24 hours (the duration of action of drugs I generation - 2.4 hr)

During the histamine skin tests after taking one dose of Claritin antihistaminic effect is manifested after 1-3 hours, peaked in the period of 8 to 12 hours after starting of action and lasted more than 24 hours.

Also were not observed the development of resistance to the drug for almost month.

In what kind of disease treatment Claritin is helpful?

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis (to eliminate the symptoms associated with these diseases - sneezing, itching of the nasal mucosa, rhinorrhea, itching and burning sensation in the eyes, watery eyes);
• Chronic idiopathic urticaria;
• Skin disorders allergic genesis.

It can be prescribed to children from 1 year as a short course - acute allergic diseases, as well as long-term - from 3 to 12 months in chronic and recurrent allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, atopic asthma, urticaria, etc.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Generic Claritin?

• Lactation;
• Hypersensitivity to components of the drug.

With caution the drug should be used during pregnancy.

How should I take Claritin?

The drug is prescribed internally, regardless of the meal. Usually is taken once per day.

Dosage information

The drug is presented in the form of tablet. 1 pill contains 10 mg of Loratadine;

Children aged 1 to 2 years should take dose of 2.5 mg (1/4 tablet).

For children aged 2 to 12 years recommended dose depends on body weight: less than 30 kg - 5 mg (half tablet) one time per day, with a body weight of 30 kg or more - 10 mg (1 tablet) 1 time per day.

Adults (including the elderly) and adolescents over the age of 12 years are recommended to take Claritin 10 mg (1 tablet) 1 time per day.

For patients with impaired liver function or renal insufficiency, the starting dose should be 10 mg (1 tablet) a day.

What may interact with Claritin?

Cheap Claritin doesn’t have a lot of contraindications (except hypersensitivity), rarely causes side effects, compatible with other medicaments. The drug can be prescribed to children, adults, elderly patients.

Rx Claritin does not enhance the effect of ethanol (alcohol) in the CNS.

During co-administration with Ketoconazole, Erythromycin and Cimetidine was noticed increasing in the concentration of main active substance and its metabolites in the plasma but this increase is not clinically manifested.

What should I watch for while taking Claritin?

Allows control of the vehicle, does not violate the coordination of movements, does not potentiate the effect of alcohol and drugs that affect the CNS.

Consumption during pregnancy may be harmful for your baby. The active ingredients of the drug are excreted in breast milk; therefore the breastfeeding should be stopped.

What side effects may I notice from Generic Claritin?

CNS: in adults were observed headache, fatigue, dry mouth, drowsiness. Children rarely have: headache, nervousness, sedation. As in adults the incidence of these phenomena in children was at the same level as because of placebo.

Digestive system: adults - nausea, gastritis; rarely - liver dysfunction.

Cardio-vascular system: in adults rarely - palpitations, tachycardia.

Allergic reactions: in adults - skin rash; rare - anaphylaxis.

Other: in adults is rare - alopecia.

There is no risk of cardiotoxicity.

Where can I keep Claritin?

Store the drug in the room with temperature below 25 degrees. Do not use it after the expiration date. Buy generic Claritin online only from trusted online pharmacy UK.