Claritin-d 12 Hour

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  • Cough and cold

Claritin-d 12 Hour Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Loratadine 5mg, pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mg; ext-rel tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.

How Supplied

24-Hour—5, 10
12-Hour—10, 30

Manufacturer

Claritin-d 12 Hour Indications

Indications

Seasonal allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion.

Claritin-d 12 Hour Dosage and Administration

Adult

Swallow whole. 1 tab every 12 hrs. Renal insufficiency (CrCl <30mL/min): 1 tab once daily.

Children

Not recommended.

Claritin-d 12 Hour Contraindications

Contraindications

Narrow-angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

Claritin-d 12 Hour Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Claritin-d 12 Hour Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hepatic or renal impairment. Hypertension. Ischemic heart disease. Increased intraocular pressure. Thyroid disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Seizures. Diabetes. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Claritin-d 12 Hour Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Claritin-d 12 Hour Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Pseudoephedrine: Antagonizes antihypertensives. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity with digitalis.

Claritin-d 12 Hour Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Dry mouth, insomnia, somnolence, nervousness, dizziness, dyspepsia, pharyngitis, anorexia, bronchospasm.

Claritin-d 12 Hour Clinical Trials

See Literature

Claritin-d 12 Hour Note

Not Applicable

Claritin-d 12 Hour Patient Counseling

See Literature

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