Question 1

is claritan d good for colds?

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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

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 3

what occurs if i took 2 claritin (loratadine)?

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No problem: Antihistamine has a high safely of margin and in fact we sometimes do advise certain patients to double up on the dose if needed.

Question 4

is taking 2 claritin (loratadine) + d. overdosing?

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Not if: They are the 12 hour pills, yes if the 24 hour pills.

Question 5

is mixing claritin (loratadine) d and guaifinesin ok?

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yes: Claritin-d is is an antihistamine decongestant combination.  Guaifinesin is helps to thin mucus (an expectorant).  Both act differently and may be used together.

Question 6

can you take valium and claritin?

Accepted Answer

: Since Claritin is a nondrowsy antihistamine there should be no significant interaction. Your pharmacist can validate this advice.

Question 7

can loratadine (claritin) kill you?

Accepted Answer

Water can kill you: Anything taken in excess all at once can upset body function causing adverse effects that under certain circumstances could lead to death. Drinking a half gallon of water all at once can dilute body salts leading to seizures. Claritin (loratadine) in the usual doses or even at a double dose is extremely safe. There are reports of death from claritin (loratadine). 2/3 occur in patients over 60.

Question 8

claritin (loratadine) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Pretty rare: Drowsiness & fatigue are reported by ~2% of users. Headache, abdominal pain, sore throat, diarrhea have been reported. Rare but reported side-effects include liver damage, seizures, & low platelet counts. I have been in practice for 29 years and have occasionally seen drowsiness, headache and abdominal pain associated with Claritin (loratadine) but none of the others so far and its a very commonly used drug.

Question 9

how does claritan help anal leakage?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't : Not connected. Indirectly, if you are taking to reduce sneezing, then the effect of Claritin (loratadine) may help you not have to strain or stress your anal sphincter, thereby lessening the tendency to pass gas or other during a sneezing attack.

Question 10

can i mix claritin (loratadine) & wine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should be fine.

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