How should I take Claritin?
Take Claritin 24 hour exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Do not crush, chew, or break the regular Claritin 24 hour tablets. Swallow them whole.
Place the Claritin rapidly-disintegrating-tablets (Claritin Reditabs) on your tongue and allow them to dissolve.
The tablet will disintegrate rapidly. Swallow with or without water.
To ensure the correct dose, measure the syrup form of Claritin with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Claritin is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Never take more of this medication than directed. If your symptoms do not improve, talk to your doctor.
Store Claritin at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Use the Claritin rapidly-disintegrating-tablets (Claritin Reditabs) within 6 months of opening the laminated foil pouch, and immediately upon opening the individual tablet blisters.
What are the possible side effects of Claritin 24 hour?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Claritin and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention.
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat; or
· seizures claritin 24 hour.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Claritin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· drowsiness or dizziness;
· headache;
· nervousness;
· nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort;
· dry mouth;
· dry skin or itchiness; or
· discoloration of urine.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
