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Claridin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Allergy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Claridin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Claridin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Claridin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Claridin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Claridin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Claridin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Claridin related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Claridin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Claridin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Claridin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Claridin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Claridin is used -
Mild
Is the use of Claridin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Claridin safely.
Is the use of Claridin safe during breastfeeding?
Claridin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Claridin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Claridin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Claridin on the Liver?
Claridin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Claridin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Claridin for the heart.
Claridin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Claridin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claridin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Claridin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Claridin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Taking Claridin may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Claridin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Claridin
Taking Claridin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claridin
Information about the interaction of Claridin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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