Claritin EX

Claritin EX

クラリチンEX

Allergy
Class 2 — Available at drug stores
Drug Type

Antihistamine (less likely to cause drowsiness)

Form

Tablets

Indication

Alleviation of the following nasal allergic symptoms caused by pollen or house dust (indoor dust): runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing

Active Ingredients (per 1 tablet (daily dose))

Loratadine 10mg

Inactive Ingredients

Lactose, corn starch, magnesium stearate

Instructions for Use

  • ✓Take after a meal. Take at the same time every day.
Age Dose per use Times per day
Adults (15 years and older) 1 tablet Once daily
Under 15 years Do not use —
  • ✕Do not take if you have had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
  • ✕Do not use with other allergy medications (including medications for skin conditions or oral rhinitis medication), internal medication containing antihistamines (cold medicine, expectorants, motion sickness drugs, sedatives), erythromycin, or cimetidine.
  • ✕Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medication.
  • ✕Do not take if you are breast-feeding, or stop breast-feeding if you take this medication.
  • ⚠Consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if: you are receiving treatment from a physician; you have liver disease, kidney disease, or epilepsy; it is unclear whether your symptoms are due to allergies or another cause; you have been diagnosed with bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, or other allergic conditions; you are pregnant or may be pregnant; you are elderly; or you have a history of allergic reactions to drugs.
  • ✓Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following serious symptoms appear:
  • • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itching of skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouding of consciousness immediately after use.
  • • Epilepsy (in those with prior seizure history): Sudden muscle tension or tremors, impaired consciousness, or no memory of the period before the episode.
  • • Seizures: Sudden involuntary muscle contractions.
  • • Liver disorder: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), dark urine, general fatigue, or loss of appetite.
  • ✓Take 1 tablet once daily after a meal. Take at the same time every day.
  • ✓For seasonal allergies such as hay fever, this medication is most effective when taken at the early stage of symptoms as pollen begins to scatter.
  • ✓If symptoms do not improve after 1 week, or if taken for more than 2 weeks even after symptoms are relieved, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
  • ✓When removing the tablet from the PTP sheet, press the convex part firmly with your fingertips to break the foil on the back. Do not swallow the PTP sheet.

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