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A member asked:

How old do you have to be to buy claritin (loratadine) allergy medicine?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Adult: All otc meds should be purchased by and the use supervised by an adult - 18 years and older.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2018

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Not sure: Not sure what this is asking but any medication should be purchased by an adult and the directions on the label should be followed.

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2012

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