Claritin-D Drug Uses

Claritin-D is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Claritin-D is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Claritin-D may cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines.

Missouri State Highway Patrol: Prescription laws have had effect on meth ... Southeast Missourian Pseudoephedrine, commonly found in products like Sudafed and Claritin D, clears the nasal passages and offers cold relief by stopping the body's secretions. However, 85 to 90 percent of pseudoephedrine purchased in Missouri is used to produce the ... and more »

State to track the makings for meth Chicago Sun-Times The goal is to watch for large purchases of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are found in some cold, allergy and sinus medicines such as Claritin-D and certain Sudafed products. Stores already keep the products behind the counter to guard against ... and more »

Riverfront Times (blog)

Meth Busts Less Frequent in Southeast Missouri Riverfront Times (blog) ... a name for himself by barnstorming Missouri on a quest to lobby legislators into enacting new prescription drug laws that would require prescriptions to purchase pseudoephedrine-based ingredients like Sudafed and Claritin D at local pharmacies.

New law requires pill purchase logs to be forwarded to Illinois State Police Quincy Herald Whig The goal is to watch for large purchases of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are found in some cold, allergy and sinus medicines such as Claritin-D and certain Sudafed products. Stores already keep the products behind the counter to guard against ... and more »

Allergy Help without a Prescription KARK The medications are Allegra D, Zyrtec D, and Claritin D. Having this access to these products could save you a trip to the doctor's office. "It's a really great time saver and money saver. You don't have to go to the doctor and pay a co-payment and go ...

Debate in Frankfort over meth bill WKYT Senator Tom Jensen's legislation would require a doctor's note for Sudafed, Claritin D and other products. A representative of the Consumer Healthcare Products group told lawmakers Thursday that 500000 Kentuckians depend on pseudoephedrine products.

Pet's Best Friend: Giving pet human medication could prove fatal Brandon Sun Pseudoephedrine is a medication found in cold and sinus products, like Sudafed, Actifed and Claritin-D. This medication acts like a stimulant if ingested by cats or dogs. The toxic response includes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and body ...

Globe and Mail

Federal appeals court hears NASCAR drug case Fox News Mayfield has argued that a combination of over-the-counter allergy medication Claritin-D and the prescription medication Adderall for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder led to the positive test in 2009, that NASCAR's testing system was flawed and ... Breaking down Jeremy Mayfield-NASCAR case, key court hearing set for TuesdayScene Daily all 245 news articles »

Drug Diversion Investigators Support Ohio Effort to Crack Down on Illegal Meth ... Sacramento Bee ... it also provides law enforcement officials with a critical tool in the fight against meth, and ensures that law-abiding citizens have access to popular and reliable medicines like Advil Cold & Sinus, Claritin D and Sudafed that they rely upon. and more »

Federal appeals court hears former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's drug ... Washington Post Mayfield has argued that a combination of over-the-counter allergy medication Claritin-D and the prescription medication Adderall for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder led to the positive test in 2009, that NASCAR's testing system was flawed and ... and more »

How Claritin-D Taken

Claritin-D comes as a tablet to take by mouth. 12 Hour Tablet: One tablet twice a day (every 12 hours); 24 Hour Tablet: One tablet daily taken with a full glass of water. You should not to break or chew the tablet and you should take the 24 hour tablet with a full glass of water.

Claritin-D Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Claritin-D, tell your doctor if you have asthma or another lung disease; diabetes; thyroid problems; glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; urinary retention or an enlarged prostate; narrowing of the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract or difficulty swallowing; kidney or liver disease; or heart disease, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat. You may not be able to take Claritin-D, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Claritin-D is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Claritin-D without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Claritin-D passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Claritin-D without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Claritin-D has not been approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.

Missed Claritin-D Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Claritin-D Side Effects

Serious side effects are not likely to occur with the use of Claritin-D. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Claritin-D and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat; or seizures. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Claritin-D and talk to your doctor if you experience dizziness; headache; insomnia; nervousness; nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort; dry mouth; dry skin or itchiness; or discoloration of urine. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Claritin-D Storage

Protect Claritin-D from light and store in a dry place. Store between 15-25°C (59-77°F).

Claritin-D Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Claritin-D overdose include headache, drowsiness, an irregular heartbeat, nausea and vomiting, sweating, increased thirst, weakness, and restlessness.

More Claritin-D Information

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Claritin-D may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these

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