Children's Dimetapp ND Allergy (Oral)

Loratadine is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itching in the eyes, nose, or throat.

This medicine can be purchased without a prescription (OTC).

If you or your child do not feel better in a few days, or if things get worse, contact your doctor.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to consider the risks of taking it against the benefits it may provide. Here are some important points to think about:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, let your healthcare professional know if you have other types of allergies, including those to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the label or package ingredients.

Pediatric

So far, studies have not shown any specific problems that would limit the use of loratadine in children. However, safety and effectiveness have not been established in children younger than 6 years for liquid-filled capsules, chewable tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, and regular tablets, and in children younger than 2 years for oral liquid.

Geriatric

There is no information available about how age affects the effects of loratadine in older adults.

Breast Feeding

Research in women suggests that this medication poses minimal risk to an infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should not be used together at all, while others might be used together despite possible interactions. In these cases, your doctor may adjust the dose or take other precautions. It's very important for your healthcare professional to know if you are taking any of the following medicines while using this medicine. The following interactions are important and are not necessarily a complete list.

Using this medicine with any of the following is usually not recommended, but may be necessary in some situations. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of one or both of the medicines.

• Amiodarone
• Carbamazepine
• Pitolisant

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be taken around mealtime or with certain foods due to possible interactions. Drinking alcohol or using tobacco with certain medicines can also lead to interactions. Talk to your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical conditions may affect how this medicine works for you. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical issues, especially:

• Kidney disease or
• Liver disease—Use with caution. Your doctor will determine your dose.

• Phenylketonuria (PKU)—The chewable tablet contains phenylalanine (aspartame), which can worsen this condition.

Along with the effects it is supposed to have, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Not all of these side effects will happen, but if they do, they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor right away if you experience any of the following side effects:

Incidence not known

• Drowsiness

Other side effects not listed may also happen in some patients. If you notice any other effects, talk to your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• Alavert
• Children's Claritin
• Children's Clear-Atadine
• Children's Dimetapp ND Allergy
• Claritin
• Claritin Reditabs
• Clearatadine
• Loradamed
• Triaminic Allerchews

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Chewable
• Tablet
• Tablet, Disintegrating
• Syrup
• Solution
• Capsule, Liquid Filled

Therapeutic Class: Respiratory Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Antihistamine, Less-Sedating

Chemical Class: Piperidine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label.

Orally disintegrating tablet: Place one tablet on the tongue, with or without water.

Oral liquid: Measure with a medicine cup.

Chewable tablets: Chew or crush tablets before swallowing.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For allergies:For oral dosage form (chewable tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, tablets): Adults and children 6 years of age and older—One tablet or 10 milligrams (mg) once a day. Do not take more than one tablet per day. Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For oral dosage form (liquid-filled capsules): Adults and children 6 years of age and older—One capsule or 10 milligrams (mg) once a day. Do not take more than one capsule per day. Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For oral dosage form (solution): Adults and children 6 years of age and older—2 teaspoonfuls or 10 milliliters (mL) once a day. Do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls per day. Children 2 to younger than 6 years of age—1 teaspoonful or 5 mL once day. Do not take more than 1 teaspoonful per day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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