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A member asked:

For how many days can i take clarinase (pseudoephedrine/loratadine) tabs, to decrease the congestion because of septum deviation (maximum days)?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Antihistamines: You may take them indefininately, but thats like using a bandaid to correct your problem sooner orlater you will need surgery to correct your problem.

Answered 9/28/2016

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