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Children’s Claritin Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Loratadine 1mg/mL; alcohol-, dye-, and sugar-free; grape flavor; contains sodium 6mg/5mL.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—5, 10, 20, 30, 45, 70, 90; RediTabs 24-Hour—5, 10, 30, 45, 70, 90; RediTabs 12-Hour—10, 30; Liqui-Gels—10, 30; Chewables—10, 30; Syrup—2oz, 4oz, 8oz
Manufacturer
Children’s Claritin Syrup Indications
Indications
Allergic rhinitis (seasonal).
Children’s Claritin Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: 5mg once daily. ≥6yrs: 10mg once daily or 5mg twice daily. Hepatic or renal insufficiency: see literature. RediTabs: dissolve on tongue; swallow with or without water. Liqui-Gels: swallow whole.
Children’s Claritin Syrup Contraindications
Not Applicable
Children’s Claritin Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Claritin Syrup Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hives Relief: not a substitute for epinephrine. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Children’s Claritin Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Claritin Syrup Interactions
Not Applicable
Children’s Claritin Syrup Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Adults: headache, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth. Children: nervousness, wheezing, hyperkinesia, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, dysphonia, malaise, upper respiratory infections.
Children’s Claritin Syrup Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Claritin Syrup Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Claritin Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
