Question 1

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 2

what is in claritin (loratadine) to make you hyper?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine : It is not common but children and adults are known to become hyper rather than sedated from 1st  & even 2nd generation histamine blockers like claritin (loratadine). If it is Claritin (loratadine) alone, not Claritin (loratadine) d ( lots of decongestant), this is considered an idiopathic reaction. Meaning that your metabolism break Claritin (loratadine) down in a way that causes agitation, a stimulant.

Question 3

what is in claritin (loratadine)?is diphenhydramine in claritin (loratadine)?

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Anti histaminic: Claritin (loratadine) is a prescription anti-histaminic (anti-allergic) medication which has less of a tendency to cause sleepiness as a side effect.  Diphenhydramine (benadryl) is not in Claritin (loratadine) but it is an over the counter anti-histamine of slightly higher potency than claritin, (loratadine) but a much stronger tendency to cause drowsiness.

Question 4

what is the appropriate claritin (loratadine) (allergy prescription) consumption?

Accepted Answer

10mg/day--adult: 10mg/day is the usual recommended dose and 5mg for the little ones. Research result showed that higher dosage confers no addional benefit, but taking more than 10mg will only waste your nickle. It is classified as nonsedating antihistamine, but very low incidence of grogginess/excessive sedation.  If you have trouble and Claritin (loratadine) not helping adequately, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

what is better than claritin (loratadine) d to solve my inner ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: If you do have bacterial infection, you will need to have antibiotics prescribed. Claritin (loratadine) d is used for symptomatic treatment and doesn't treat any infection. Viral infections usually go away without treatment and will require symptomatic treatment of which Claritin (loratadine) d is one. Your doctor needs to decide what to do next if Claritin (loratadine) d is ineffective.

Question 6

what is the difference between claritin (loratadine) and meclizine?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine) vs Meclizin: Both are antihistamines. Claritin (loratadine) is  2nd generation, used for control of symptoms of allergic rhinitis and Meclizine is 1st generation used to control nausea and vomiting during motion sickness and vertigo.

Question 7

what is the treatment for claritin (loratadine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Any overdose by any medication needs to be evaluated immediately. The treatment will depend upoin what is ingested, how much is injested and how it was injested.

Question 8

had dog for 6+ months  no problem but now nose feels uncomfortable the i sneeze when im around her this is what im like when on claritin what is it?

Accepted Answer

Dog hair allergy: or rather dog dander allergy, when you first got the dog, it was your first exposure, but with prolonged exposure, you became sensitized and your immune system couldn't take it anymore, and you started to have symptoms. First you need to stay away from the dog, don't keep it indoors, flush your nose with saline nasal washes every day in addition to any antihistamine, see an allergist if no good

Question 9

i took 20mg of loratadine. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The recommended daily dose of Loratadine is 10mg, but the risk of harm at 20mg is very low.

Question 10

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.

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