Question 1

is it ok to take claritin (loratadine) d that expired march of 2014?

Accepted Answer

No : I wouldn't. You never know potency of expired meds

Question 2

is it safe to take expired claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

No : I would not recommend using any expired medication.

Question 3

is it safe to take an expired children's claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The safety profile of the drug is quite good.What you loose after expiration is assurance of it's effectiveness. It is unlikely to hurt you but may not be as effective.

Question 4

is it safe to take claritin that expired about a year and 3 months ago? my allergies are really acting up and i'm not sure if it's safe to take them?

Accepted Answer

Claritin: Claritin can be purchased over the counter. Why take a risk if you don't have to.

Question 5

i have pollen allergy & expired claritins (loratadine) what happens if i take 2 tablets?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps.: Depends on how far away the expiration day is and there has been no report showing that expired Claritin (loratadine) products causing adverse health effects.   And yes, you can take 2 if one does not work  in general, it is preferable to use a product before the expiration date especially on products which are critical to one's health (epinephrine, insulin, antibiotic etc).

Question 6

i took an expired claritin 5 hours ago still sneezing can i take benadryl before bedtime?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. The Claritin and Benadryl can be taken in that sequence with no problems. They have different metabolic patterns that do not interfere with one another.

Question 7

can i take 2 claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms are not controlled with a normal dose, you should be evaluated for other causes and treatments. 2nd-generation antihistamines like Claritin (loratadine) are usually very safe, and we sometimes recommend doses higher-than-normal doses for certain conditions. But these conditions are best managed with the help of your doctor--see your doctor before taking more than the recommended dose.

Question 8

is it safe to take 20 mg loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but why ?: Studies of loritadine show the medication is well tolerated at twice the recommended 10 mg dose. However, the same studies show no added benefit of the double dose in symptom relief over the regular dose schedule.

Question 9

i'm 28 weeks is loratadine ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are pregnancy category B medications which means that animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. That said, I frequently use these medications with my pregnant patients. Allegra (fexofenadine) is category C so avoid this medication if possible.

Question 10

can you take loratadine and certrizine?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Both medications are in the same class called non-sedating antihistamines and are effective for 24 hours. They should not be taken at the same time, but you can try both separately to see which is more effective for you.

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Is it safe to take claritin that expired about a year and 3 months ago? my allergies are really acting up and i'm not sure if it's safe to take them?

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I took an expired claritin 5 hours ago still sneezing can i take benadryl before bedtime?

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Is it safe to take 20 mg loratadine?

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