Claritin-D

Special warnings about Claritin-D

If you are taking Claritin-D and experience insomnia, dizziness, weakness, tremor, or unusual heartbeats, tell your doctor; you may be having an allergic reaction.

You must be careful using Claritin-D if you have diabetes, heart disease, an overactive thyroid gland, kidney or liver problems, or an enlarged prostate gland.

Do not use Claritin-D with over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants.

Claritin-D 24 Hour tablets have not been tested for safety in people over 60, but it is known that side effects are more likely in this age group.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Claritin-D

Check with your doctor before combining Claritin-D with any of the following:

Blood pressure medications classified as beta blockers, such as Inderal and Tenormin
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
MAO inhibitors, such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Mecamylamine (Inversine)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Reserpine

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Claritin-D during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Claritin-D may appear in breast milk. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you not to breastfeed until your treatment is finished.

Recommended dosage

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER

The usual dose is 1 tablet every 12 hours for Claritin-D 12 Hour, 1 tablet a day for Claritin-D 24 Hour. If you have kidney trouble, your doctor will start you on 1 tablet a day (1 tablet every other day for Claritin-D 24 Hour).

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Claritin-D overdose may include:
  Anxiety, breathing difficulty, chest pain, coma, convulsions, delusions, difficulty urinating, fast, fluttery heartbeat, giddiness, hallucinations, headache, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, nausea, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, sleepiness, sweating, tension, thirst, vomiting, weakness