Lertamine D

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: AlavertT Allergy and Sinus [OTC];Claritin-D? 12 Hour Allergy & Congestion [OTC];Claritin-D? 24 Hour Allergy & Congestion [OTC];Loratadine-D 12 Hour [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada: Chlor-Tripolon ND?;Claritin? Extra;Claritin? Liberator

Uses

It is used to ease allergy signs.
It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
Loratadine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Pseudoephedrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.

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 with a full glass of water.
Take this drug at the same time of day.
Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.

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