Laritol
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Alavert? Allergy 24 Hour [OTC];Alavert? Children's Allergy [OTC];Claritin? 24 Hour Allergy [OTC];Claritin? Children's Allergy [OTC];Claritin? Liqui-Gels? 24 Hour Allergy [OTC];Claritin? RediTabs? 24 Hour Allergy [OTC];Loradamed [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Loratadine?;Claritin?;Claritin? Kids
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat hives.
- Loratadine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet: Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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