Claritin ® is manufactured and distributed by Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Inc. The full line of products features tablets, concentrates, chewable, syrups, etc with the
Claritin (or Loratadine) as the most active core ingredient.
Several studies have confirmed that about 10 to 30 percent of the US population suffers from various seasonal allergy symptoms every year. Whether you are at home or outdoor, you are exposed to certain allergens like suspended dust particles, mold, flowers, pollens in air, grasses, animal dander, etc which may trigger some common allergic symptoms. To fight those,
Claritin is the best solution!
Claritin (or Loratadine) belongs to the newer generation anti-histamine groups of medication. It helps in controlling histamine releases in the body and thus protects our body from common allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, eye and throat itching, hives and other indoor and outdoor allergies.
Claritin group has been approved as the most recognized over-the-counter medication for allergies by the FDA. Some key features of Claritin are:
- It is a non-drowsy alternative to all traditional antihistamines. However, some studies reveal that an overdose of Claritin may cause sedation.
- It has long-stay impacts on allergy attacks like Utricaria and hay fever
- It is a powerful decongestant too.
- It can be co-administered safely with other similar classes of medicines
- The recommended daily dose under the placebo-controlled clinical trials is 10 mg for adults.
- It is a safe medication for children above 6 years.
- It has no hazardous side effects in general. Sometimes, you may suffer from headaches, nausea, somnolence, jaundice, seizures, fatigue or dry mouth. Patients suffering from kidney or liver ailments or those who are allergic to Loratadine and Clarinex should consult doctors or pharmacists before taking Claritin.
Schering-Plough
HealthCare Products Inc. offers a wide range of Claritin Products including Claritin-D tablets, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, rapidly disintegrating
Claritin RediTabs, Claritin On-the-GO, Children’s Claritin grape-flavored chewable and syrups and more. Each variant is equally effective and provides quick relief from common allergic symptoms.
