Claritin-D 24 Hour Loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate

Get an overview of CLARITIN-D 24 HOUR (loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate tablet, extended release), including its generic name, formulation (i.e. pill, oral solution, injection, inhaled medicine) and why it’s used. The medication in Claritin-D 24 Hour can be sold under different names.

Refer to the “Also Known As” section to reference different products that include the same medication as Claritin-D 24 Hour.

Drug Basics

Brand Name: Claritin-D 24 Hour

Generic Name: LORATADINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE

Drug Type: HUMAN OTC DRUG

Route: ORAL

Dosage Form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Data Current As Of: 2018-10-07

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)	Purpose
Loratadine 10 mg	Antihistamine
Pseudoephedrine sulfate 240 mg	Nasal decongestant

uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- runny nose
- itching of the nose or throat
temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
reduces swelling of nasal passages
temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

warnings

Do not use

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

heart disease
thyroid disease
high blood pressure
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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.
symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever
nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs

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.

directions

do not divide, crush, chew or dissolve the tablet

adults and children 12 years and over	1 tablet daily with a full glass of water; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
children under 12 years of age	ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney disease	ask a doctor

other information

each tablet contains: calcium 25 mg
safety sealed: do not use if the individual blister unit imprinted with Claritin-D ^® 24 hour is open or torn
store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
protect from light and store in a dry place

inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sucrose, titanium dioxide

questions or comments?

1-800-CLARITIN (1-800-252-7484) or www.claritin.com

also known as

This drug label information is as submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is intended for informational purposes only. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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