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This eMedTV resource explains how Clarinex dosing varies across several age groups and lists the starting doses for children as young as 6 to 11 months. The typical dose for adults and children age 12 years and over is 5 mg once a day.
Clarinex drug interactions can occur with numerous other drugs, including ketoconazole and erythromycin. This eMedTV Web page explains that as Clarinex interacts with these medicines, the amount of drugs in your body may be increased.
Clarinex Precautions and Warnings
Clarinex can interact with numerous other drugs, make some people drowsy, and potentially harm a fetus. This eMedTV article also covers other Clarinex precautions and warnings, such as who should not take it and precautions for those who are nursing.
As this eMedTV page explains, Clarinex side effects, like sore throat, nausea, and fatigue, are easily treated by a doctor. This article also lists rare side effects, such as heart palpitations, increased liver enzymes, and serious allergic reactions.
Clarinex is used to treat chronic hives and symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies. This eMedTV page lists symptoms treated by Clarinex and explains how the drug works. It also lists off-label Clarinex uses, like treating unexplained chronic cough.
This page on the eMedTV Web site explores Clarinex-D, a prescription medication licensed to treat hay fever symptoms. This article describes how the drug works and also lists available strengths and things to tell your doctor before taking it.
Up to 8 percent of people who take Clarinex-D experience a dry mouth. This eMedTV article lists things you can do if you're taking Clarinex-D and dry mouth occurs, such as stimulating saliva flow by chewing gum or sucking on hard candy.
Insomnia is among the most common Clarinex-D side effects. This eMedTV page offers suggestions relating to Clarinex-D and insomnia, including how to sleep better by avoiding caffeine before bed and napping no later than 3 p.m., among other things.
If you are considering taking Clarinex-D and pregnancy is also in your plans, talk to your doctor first. As this eMedTV Web page explains, Clarinex-D is a pregnancy Category C medicine that could potentially harm your unborn child.
As this eMedTV page explains, a starting Clarinex-D dosage is one tablet daily of Clarinex-D 24 Hour or two tablets of Clarinex-D 12 Hour. This page also covers dosing for people with kidney disease and what to do about a missed dose or an overdose.
This section of the eMedTV library explores various Clarinex-D drug interactions. Clarinex-D can interact with drugs like digoxin, methyldopa, and mecamylamine, and can cause the medications not to work as well as intended.
Clarinex-D Precautions and Warnings
People with urinary blockages, narrow-angle glaucoma, or hypertension should not take Clarinex-D. This eMedTV Web page covers other Clarinex-D precautions and warnings, such as the safety of taking it while pregnant or nursing.
This eMedTV Web page outlines common Clarinex-D side effects, like insomnia, dry mouth, and headaches, and provides statistics on how often they occur. It also lists a few rare side effects, such as heart palpitations and rapid heart rate.
Clarinex-D uses include the relief of hay fever symptoms, like nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. This eMedTV page explains how Clarinex-D relieves a range of allergy symptoms by combining an antihistamine and a decongestant.
Claritin, an antihistamine, is now available in non-prescription form to treat allergies. This eMedTV resource briefly explains how the drug works and its side effects, and links to more information. Claritan is a common misspelling of Claritin.
Claritin side effects in adults include dry mouth and drowsiness. This eMedTV page also lists side effects of the drug in children and those that may need medical attention. Claritan side effects is a common misspelling of Claritin side effects.
Claritin is a common non-prescription drug used to treat a range of allergy symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, dosing information, side effects to be aware of, and more.
As this eMedTV page explains, Claritin and alcohol can be a safe combination for people who do not experience drowsiness with the drug (but in some cases, combining them is not advised). Tips for drinking safely when taking the drug are also provided.
This eMedTV segment takes a look at Claritin and breastfeeding. It explains why the drug does not pose much of a risk to a nursing infant, despite the fact that it passes through breast milk, but also stresses watching for changes in your child.
Claritin and High Blood Pressure
This eMedTV page discusses the issues surrounding Claritin and high blood pressure. It explains why the drug is likely safe for people with this condition, explains why Claritin-D is not, and advises checking with your healthcare provider to be sure.
This eMedTV page discusses Claritin and pregnancy. It describes the results of clinical studies, details how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy, and explains why a pregnant woman should still discuss Claritin use with her doctor.
Your Claritin dosage will be affected by a few different factors, which this eMedTV article describes. Dosing guidelines for adults and children are included, as are helpful tips that can help ensure an effective treatment process.
Claritin interactions can occur if it is taken with certain medications. This page from the eMedTV Web site lists these medications, describes the problems that may occur as a result, and explains why they may not be a problem for most people.
Common effects of a Claritin overdose include drowsiness, headaches, and a rapid heart rate. This eMedTV page provides more information on what to expect from an overdose and the most likely treatment options, such as IV fluids or supportive care.
Side effects of Claritin, if they even occur, are generally mild and do not require treatment. This eMedTV resource contains lists of common and rare side effects of the drug, as well as side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Claritin uses are concerned with providing relief from allergy symptoms, like runny nose or itchy eyes. This eMedTV page describes these uses in detail, explaining how the drug works. It also addresses giving the drug to children and off-label uses.
Claritin Warnings and Precautions
Understanding Claritin warnings and precautions can help ensure a safe treatment process. This eMedTV article provides a list of the most common ones, which includes conditions to tell your healthcare provider about before taking the drug.
Claritin-D is an over-the-counter drug that is licensed to treat nasal allergy symptoms. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at Claritin-D, including its uses, effects, and dosing guidelines.
Claritin-D is generally considered safe for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Claritin-D and breastfeeding, and describes the side effects that may occur in an infant since the drug passes through breast milk.
Insomnia is one of the most common side effects that have been reported with Claritin-D. This eMedTV article discusses the link between Claritin-D and insomnia in more detail and explains what you can do to help improve your sleep habits.
Claritin-D is generally considered to be safe for pregnant women to use. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on Claritin-D and pregnancy, and explains whether problems were seen when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
The recommended dose of Claritin-D is one 12-hour tablet twice daily or one 24-hour tablet once daily. This eMedTV segment contains other important Claritin-D dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medicine.
Generic Claritin-D products, as this page from the eMedTV Web site explains, are available in two different strengths and are manufactured by several drug companies. A discussion of how generic versions of drugs are tested is also provided.
Digoxin, cimetidine, and MAOIs may potentially cause drug interactions with Claritin-D. This segment of the eMedTV archives lists other drugs that can cause Claritin-D interactions and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.
Sweating, anxiety, and headaches are possible signs of a Claritin-D overdose. This page of the eMedTV library lists other potential overdose symptoms and explains the treatment options that are currently available for a Claritin-D overdose.
Common Claritin-D side effects may include dry mouth, fatigue, and drowsiness. This eMedTV page also lists potentially serious side effects of the drug (such as seizures). Claritin-D side affects is a common misspelling of side effects of Claritin-D.
Claritin-D is used for treating nasal allergy symptoms and nasal congestion due to the common cold. This eMedTV Web page discusses these Claritin-D uses in more detail and describes how the medication works for allergies and the common cold.
Claritin-D Warnings and Precautions
You should avoid taking Claritin-D if you have severe heart disease or high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page explains who else should not take the drug and lists other important Claritin-D warnings and precautions to be aware of.
Claritin-D is an allergy medication that can also be used to treat nasal congestion due to the common cold. This eMedTV article further describes Claritin-D and lists possible side effects of the drug. Claritind is a common misspelling of Claritin-D.
Claritin, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is used for treating many common allergy symptoms. This page offers a brief overview of the drug, with information on its effects, side effects, and more. Clariton is a common misspelling of Claritin.