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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Childrens Loratadine

Generic: Loratadine

OTC
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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Children's Loratadine is a medication that helps relieve symptoms from hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, such as a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, and itching in the nose or throat. It works by blocking certain substances in the body that cause these allergy symptoms. For adults and children 6 years and older, it is taken as 2 teaspoonfuls once a day, while children aged 2 to under 6 years should take 1 teaspoonful daily; do not exceed these amounts in 24 hours. It’s important not to use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients. If you have liver or kidney disease, you should consult a doctor before using it to determine if you need a different dose.

Uses

  • runny nose. itchy, watery eyes. sneezing. itching of the nose or throat.

Dosage

Adults and children 6 years and over: 2 teaspoonfuls daily; do not exceed 2 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours.
Children 2 to under 6 years: 1 teaspoonful daily; do not exceed 1 teaspoonful in 24 hours.
Children under 2 years: ask a doctor.
Consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Drowsiness may occur if taken more than directed

Serious

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to this product or its ingredients.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease.
  • Do not take more than directed.
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).