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Description and Brand Names
Loratadine is used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of hay fever (allergy to pollen
claritin
aspartame, carmine, citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, flavor, magnesium
Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine drug used to relieve
It is available in different drug formulations and strengths: tablets (10 mg)
HUMAN OTC DRUG
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It works by blocking histamine, a substance released by the body during an allergic reaction
Take with or without food
Antihistamines work by blocking the activity of histamine, a natural chemical irritant in the body that causes allergy
Adults and children 6 years of age and older—One capsule or 10 milligrams (mg) once a day
Drug class: Antihistamines
Zyrtec is a brand name for the drug cetirizine and Claritin is a brand name for the drug loratadine
Take with food if it causes an upset stomach
2 to 5 years: 5 mg orally once a day
Adults and children 6 years of age and older—2 teaspoonfuls or 10 milliliters (mL) once a day
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Generic name: Loratadine Chewable Tablets [ lor-AT-a-deen ] Brand name: Children's Claritin Allergy
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