Claridin 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy. The alternative uses of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Claridin 5 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Claridin 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Claridin 5 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Claridin 5 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Claridin 5 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Claridin 5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Claridin safely.
Is the use of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Claridin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Claridin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Claridin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Claridin for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Claridin 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claridin 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Claridin 5 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Claridin 5 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Taking Claridin 5 Mg Tablet may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Claridin 5 Mg Tablet
Taking Claridin 5 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claridin 5 Mg Tablet
Information about the interaction of Claridin 5 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claritin® (loratadine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 790-791
