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Childrens Loratadine Oral

LORATADINE

Standard Dose
Directions • use only with enclosed dosing cup adults and children 6 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1 teaspoonful (tsp) daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (tsp) in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions • use only with enclosed dosing cup adults and children 6 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1 teaspoonful (tsp) daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (tsp) in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease.

Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions • use only with enclosed dosing cup adults and children 6 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1 teaspoonful (tsp) daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (tsp) in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. 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 a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease.
  • Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
  • When using this product do not take more than directed.
  • Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.