Question 1

is claritan d good for colds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can help.: Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a neti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Question 2

does claritan make children hyper?

Accepted Answer

Rarely if ever: Claritin (loratadine) is one of the antihistamines that is helpful  due to its once a day dosing and resistance to crossing into the brain.Since it seldom crosses into  the brain, it doesn't cause brain based changes in behavior like drowsiness or hyperactivity. Individual patients may show a selective difference or intolerance to any medication or the binding material within the product.

Question 3

does it hurt to take a claritan every 12 hours?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The usual dose of Claritin (loratadine) is once daily.  In some circumstances, higher the usual doses of Claritin such as every 12 hours may be used for severe itching or hives.  However, this should only be done under the direction of a physician.

Question 4

what should i do if i accidentally took 20 mg of claritan for 5 days? overdosed on claritan unintentionally.

Accepted Answer

Th : Th possible symptoms of an overdose Claritin (loratadine) can include
    drowsiness
    rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
    headaches
    feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (known as heart palpitations)
    unusual body movements or muscle contractions
once the drug is absorbed in your body there is little that can be done other that monitor for the symptoms above and treat as indicated. If you experience pronounce symptoms listed above, go to the emergency department immediately.

Question 5

can i use claritan d with nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: They can be taken together cautiously.

Question 6

can i take meclizine and claritan?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Claritin (loratadine) is used more for allergies and/or urticaria (itching), and Meclizine is used more often for dizziness/vertigo.  Taking both together is ok, assuming you are experiencing dizziness or vertigo.  If your dizziness persists despite taking Meclizine for a few days, then you will need to have your dr. Investigate other causes and possibly vestibular rehab may be beneficial. Good luck.

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

what is claritin/loratadine used for?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal allergies: Claritin, available otc as generic loratadine, is a nonsedating antihistamine, often used for seasonal allergic rhinitis. It is good medicine with low incidence of side effects, thus made available otc quite sometimes ago. It's also sold in combo with decongestant, claritin-d, for those having much trouble with nasal congestion. If u have trouble and Loratadine not adequate, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 9

how much claritin (loratadine) to take?

Accepted Answer

Usual dose: The usual dose of Claritin (loratadine) for people 12 years old and older is 10 mg once a day.

Question 10

will claritin (loratadine) d help my cold?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine): Claritin (loratadine) is an anti-histamine and is generally used to treat allergies and not colds.  Sometimes, though, an anti-histamine can have a drying effect in the nose and cold symptoms can possibly be improved somewhat.

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