Purpose of Claritin
Claritin is a non-prescription antihistamine medication that is used to treat hay fever (aka seasonal allergies) and upper respiratory allergies. Symptoms of allergies include sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and itching in the nose and throat.
Upper respiratory allergies are the result of breathing in allergens. Allergens are anything that causes an allergic reaction. Trees, weeds, grasses and fungus all release allergens in the form of tiny pollen grains. When the body detects a foreign invader, the body releases histamine. Histamine is responsible for all upper respiratory symptoms, and Claritin works by blocking the negative effects of histamine. This helps temporarily relieve allergy symptoms.
Claritin Active Ingredients
Claritin, Claritin Liqui-Gels
- loratidine 10 mg
Claritin RediTabs, Children’s Claritin Chewables
- loratidine 5 mg
Children’s Claritin Oral Solution
- loratidine 5 mg per teaspoon
Claritin Inactive Ingredients
Claritin
- corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate
Claritin Liqui-Gels
- caprylic/capric glycerides, FD&C blue no.1, gelatin, glycerin, pharmaceutical ink, polysorbate 80, povidone, purified water, sorbitol
Claritin RediTabs
- anhydrous citric acid, gelatin, mannitol, mint flavor
Children’s Claritin Chewables
- aspartame, citric acid anhydrous, colloidal silicone dioxide, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
Children’s Claritin Oral Solution
- edetate disodium, flavor, glycerin, maltitol, monobasic sodium phosphate, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, purified water
Claritin Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this product of any of its ingredients.
- Consult a physician if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Take product as directed, taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.
- If an allergic reaction to this product occurs, seek medical help right away.
- Consult a physician if pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical attention immediately or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Claritin Directions
Claritin, Claritin Liqui-Gels
adults and children 6 years and older
- 1 pill daily, no more than 1 pill in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age
- ask a doctor
consumers with liver and kidney disease
- ask a doctor
Claritin RediTabs
adults and children 6 years and older
- 1 pill every 12 hours, no more than 2 pills in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age
- ask a doctor
consumers with liver and kidney disease
- ask a doctor
Children’s Claritin Chewables
adults and children 6 years and older
- chew 2 tablets daily, no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age
- chew 1 tablet daily, no more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
children under 2 years of age
- ask a doctor
consumers with liver and kidney disease
- ask a doctor
Children’s Claritin Oral Solution
use only with enclosed dosing cup
adults and children 6 years and older
- 2 teaspoonfuls(TSP)* daily, no more than 2 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age
- 1 teaspoonful daily, no more than 1 teaspoonful in 24 hours
children under 2 years of age
- ask a doctor
consumers with liver and kidney disease
- ask a doctor
* 1 teaspoonful = 5 mL
Claritin Pediatric Use
Claritin, Claritin Liqui-Gels, Claritin RediTabs
children 6 years and older
- refer to adult dosing
children under 6 years of age
- ask a doctor
Children’s Claritin Chewables
children 6 years and older
- refer to adult dosing
children 2 to under 6 years of age
- chew 1 tablet daily, no more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
children under 2 years of age
- ask a doctor
Children’s Claritin Oral Solution
adults and children 6 years and older
- refer to adult dosing
children 2 to under 6 years of age
- 1 teaspoonful daily, no more than 1 teaspoonful in 24 hours
children under 2 years of age
- ask a doctor
Other Information About Claritin
Claritin, Claritin Liqui-Gels
- do not use if the blister pack is open or torn
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- protect from excess moisture
- protect from freezing
Claritin RediTabs
- do not use if the blister pack is open or torn
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
- use tablet immediately after opening individual blister
Children’s Claritin Chewable
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.4 mg per tablet
- do not use if the blister pack is open or torn
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
Children’s Claritin Oral Solution
- each teaspoonful contains 5 mg of sodium
- do not use if tape imprinted with “SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION” on top and bottom flaps of carton is not intact
- store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place
