Claritine
Loratadine
Ingredients & Drug Type
Claritine is listed as Antihistamine containing Loratadine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Loratadine
- Therapeutic class
- Antihistamine
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 10mg
Dosing
- Pediatric
- 5mg (2–6 سنوات) – 10mg (>6 سنوات)Min age: 2 سنة
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 10mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Claritine is listed as Antihistamine containing Loratadine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Claritine (loratadine) is the original truly-non-drowsy antihistamine — 24-hour allergy relief with ~placebo-level sedation, the classic safe pick for drivers and precision work. Slightly slower onset than cetirizine, lighter on drowsiness; hepatic metabolism (space doses in severe liver disease).
Uses / Indications
- Seasonal allergies
- urticaria
- allergic rhinitis symptoms
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- Headache
- dry mouth
- mild drowsiness (less than older generation antihistamines)
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- حساسية سابقة له. القصور الكبدي الشديد: مباعدة الجرعات (يُستقلب كبدياً — عكس زيرتك الكلوي). الحمل: من الخيارات المدروسة الآمنة نسبياً عند الحاجة بموافقة الطبيب.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- إن لم يكفِ وحده بموسم الغبار: أضف غسولاً ملحياً وبخاخاً كورتيزونياً أنفياً قبل أن تضاعف مضادات الهيستامين. حساسية مستمرة رغم العلاج تستحق اختبار مثيرات وخطة اختصاصي. حكة مع تورم شفاه أو ضيق نفس = طوارئ. احجز اختصاصي حساسية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- خفيفة: مثبطات الإنزيمات القوية (كيتوكونازول
- إريثروميسين) ترفع مستوياته بلا أثر سريري مهم موثق. الكحول لا يتراكب معه نعاساً يُذكر (ميزته) — والاعتدال سيد الأحكام.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Claritine?
Claritine contains Loratadine and is categorized as Antihistamine. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Claritine?
Catalog dosing information includes: 10mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Claritine?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Claritine be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.