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Claritin

Claritin is a brand of Loratadine.

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ●runny nose ●itchy, watery eyes ●sneezing ●itching of the n.

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Sold without prescription in some countries Oral

How to use Claritin

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ●runny nose ●itchy, watery eyes ●sneezing ●itching of the nose or throat

How to take it and how often
  • Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing
  • Adults and children 6 years and over chew 2 tablets daily; not more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours
  • Children 2 to under 6 years of age chew 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 chewable tablet in 24 hours
  • Children under 2 years of age
  • Ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease
  • Ask a doctor
While you are taking it
  • Do not take more than directed
  • Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness
Talk to a doctor first if
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose
Warnings

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Possible side effects

An allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

How to store it

Phenylketonurics: grape flavor contains phenylalanine 1.4 mg per chewable tablet bubblegum flavor contains phenylalanine 1.9 mg per chewable tablet safety sealed: do not use if the individual blister unit imprinted with Children's Claritin® is open o … Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-12-04.

Check your pack of Claritin

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

Or take photos of the pack
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Questions about Claritin

What is in Claritin?

Claritin contains Loratadine. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Claritin used for?

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ●runny nose ●itchy, watery eyes ●sneezing ●itching of the nose or throat (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Claritin?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing. adults and children 6 years and over chew 2 tablets daily; not more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age chew 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 chewable tablet in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor…

Do I need a prescription for Claritin?

In many countries Claritin is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Claritin?

Claritin is sold under names such as Wal-itin D, Loradamed, Wal-vert, Allerclear, Cleartime Indoor & Outdoor Allergies, Alavert, Tavist Non-sedating, Alavert D. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Claritin?

The official label lists: an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Can children take Claritin?

The label gives a separate dose by age: children 6 years and over chew 2 tablets daily; not more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.

Can I take Claritin when pregnant or breastfeeding?

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.

How should I store Claritin?

phenylketonurics: grape flavor contains phenylalanine 1.4 mg per chewable tablet bubblegum flavor contains phenylalanine 1.9 mg per chewable tablet safety sealed: do not use if the individual blister unit imprinted with Children's Claritin® is open o…

How can I check that my Claritin is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.