Do You or Your Patients Have Questions About Claritin® Allergy Products? Find the Answers Below.
Q:
Who markets Claritin?
A:
The full line of Claritin and Children's Claritin® products is marketed by Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Q:
Is the Claritin I buy over-the-counter the same strength and dosage as the original prescription medication?
A:
Yes. All formulations of Claritin are original prescription strength.
In addition, the ingredient in Claritin is the only allergy medication available
without a prescription that does not cause drowsiness.
Q:
What's the difference between Claritin and most other OTC allergy antihistamines?
A:
Unlike many other OTC antihistamines, Claritin is non-drowsy and does not carry restrictions on driving or operating heavy machinery. What's more, Claritin has once-daily dosing (Claritin-D 12 Hour twice daily).
Q:
Where can I purchase Claritin?
A:
Claritin Tablets, Claritin RediTabs and Children's Claritin are available wherever over-the-counter products are sold, without a prescription. Claritin-D is now located at the pharmacy counter, and is still available without a prescription (except in Oregon).
Q:
How old must a child be to take Claritin?
A:
Claritin makes a line of products just for kids. Both Children's Claritin Syrup and Children's Claritin Grape Chewables are approved for use by children 2 years and older. Claritin RediTabs are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for children 6 years and older.
Q:
At what time each day should Claritin be taken?
A:
Allergy sufferers can take Claritin any time their allergy symptoms act up, but only once every 24 hours.
Q:
Where can I purchase Claritin-D?
A:
Claritin-D is available behind the pharmacy counter or service counter without a prescription (except in Oregon).
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