Claritin is an antihistamine that relieves the sneezing, runny nose, stuffiness, itching, and tearing eyes caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. It also relieves the swollen, red, itchy patches of skin caused by hives. Claritin is also available as an over-the-counter product.
If you have liver or kidney disease, your doctor should prescribe a lower starting dose of Claritin.
Claritin is available in syrup, regular tablets, and rapidly dissolving tablets called Reditabs. The Reditabs should be placed on the tongue rather than swallowed. They disintegrate rapidly and can be taken with or without water.
- sleepiness;
- headache;
- fatigue;
- dry mouth;
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 6 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER
The usual dose is 10 mg once a day, taken as 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls of syrup. In people with liver or kidney disease, the usual dose is 10 mg every other day.
CHILDREN 2 TO 5
The usual dose is 1 teaspoonful of syrup once a day. If the child has kidney or liver problems, give 1 teaspoonful every other day.
