他定vs. Claritin D

• Are Claritin and Claritin D the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Claritin?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Claritin D?
• What is Claritin?
• What is Claritin D?
• What Drugs Interact with Claritin?
• What Drugs Interact with Claritin D?
• How Should Claritin Be Taken?
• How Should Claritin D Be Taken?

他定D(loratadine andpseudoephedrine) and他定(loratadine) areantihistaminesused to treatallergysymptoms. Claritin blocks the action ofhistamine, asubstanceinthe body that initiates allergic symptoms likeitching, sneezing,流鼻涕, and allergicskinrashes.

A difference is that Claritin D contains adecongestantand is also used to treatnasalcongestionandsinuspressure.

Both Claritin D and Claritin are availableover-the-counter(OTC) and ingenericversions.

Commonside effectsof Claritin include:

• headache,
• sleepiness,
• feelingtired,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• nervousness,
• stomachpain,
• diarrhea,
• dry mouth,
• sore throat,
• hoarseness,
• eyeredness,
• blurred vision,
• nosebleed, or
• skinrash.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Claritin including fast or unevenheart rate, feeling like you might pass out,jaundice(yellowing of your skin or eyes), or seizures (convulsions).

Common side effects of Claritin D include:

• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• palpitations,
• drymouth,
• headache,
• fatigue,
• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• stomach upset,
• nervousness,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• sorethroat,
• blurred vision,
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin),
• restlessness or excitability (especially in children),
• skin rash or itching,
• problems withmemoryor concentration, or
• ringing in your ears.

他定(loratadine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runnynose, and allergic skin rashes. Claritin is available as ageneric drug.

他定D (loratadine and pseudoephedrine) is a combination antihistamine and decongestant used to treat allergies, nasal congestion, and sinus pressure. Claritin D is available over-the-counter and in generic versions.

他定may interact with certain antibiotics,antifungalmedications, and acid-reducing drugs.

他定D (loratadine and pseudoephedrine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin D blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin rashes. Claritin D is available as a generic drug.

他定is available as a 10mgtablet, a 5 or 10 mg rapidly-disintegrating tablet, a 10 mg chewable tablet, and a syrup (5 mg per 5 ml). Claritin is taken once a day. Drug interactions may occur with certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, and acid-reducing drugs. Warnings may apply to individuals who haveasthma,kidneydisease, orliver disease. People who havephenylketonuria(PKU) should avoid certain brands of orally disintegrating tablets that may containaspartame. Claritin is generally avoided duringpregnancyandnursing.Pregnantwomen may take Claritin only if it is clearly needed. Nursing mothers should consult their doctor beforebreastfeeding. Claritin should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Chewable tablets should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age unless directed by apediatricdoctor.

他定D is available in 12-hour and 24-hour dosing. Do not use if you are taking anMAOIor have taken an MAOI in the past 2 weeks. Claritin D should not be used by patients with severehigh blood pressure(hypertension),glaucomaor severecoronary artery disease没有physiciansupervision. Claritin D may interact with other medicines that can cause drowsiness (cold or allergy medicine, sedatives,narcoticpain medicines, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, and medicines for seizures,depressionoranxiety),blood pressuremedications,diuretics(waterpills), medications to treatirritable bowel syndrome,bladderorurinarymedications,aspirinor salicylates, beta-blockers, orantidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use. Stop use if anallergic reactionoccurs or symptoms do not resolve within 7 days.