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A member asked:
Can you tell me if "equate childrens loratadine syrup" works on 14 year olds?
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It should work,: but the dose for a 14 year old would likely be higher than that listed on the bottle. Your pharmacist can help you compare pediatric to adult formulations.
Answered 11/7/2014
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