Generic Claritin 10 mg is an antihistamine that relieves the sneezing, runny nose, stuffiness, itching, and tearing eyes caused by hay fever.

Generic Claritin 10 mg is also prescribed for relief of the swollen, red, itchy patches of skin labeled chronic hives. If you have liver or kidney disease, your doctor should prescribe a lower starting dose of Generic Claritin 10 mg.

Generic Claritin 10 mg/Loratadine is a long-acting antihistamine.

Histamine is a chemical that causes many of the signs that are part of allergic reactions, for example, swelling of tissues. Histamine is released from histamine-storing cells (mast cells) and attaches to other cells that have receptors for histamine. The attachment of the histamine to the receptors causes the cell to be \\\\\\\"activated,\\\\\\\" releasing other chemicals which produce the effects

Generic Claritin is available in syrup, regular tablets, and rapidly dissolving tablets called Reditabs. The Reditabs should be placed on the tongue rather than swallowed. They disintegrate rapidly and can be taken with or without water.

If you miss a Generic Claritin 10 mg dose: Take the forgotten Generic Claritin 10 mg dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next Generic Claritin 10 mg dose, skip the one you missed. Never take 2 Generic Claritin 10 mg doses at

Although no harmful interactions with Generic Claritin 10 mg have been reported, there is a theoretical possibility of an interaction with the following drugs: Antibiotics such as erythromycin, Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ketoconazole (Nizoral).

The effects of Generic Claritin 10 mg during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Generic Claritin 10 mg appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with Generic Claritin 10 mg is finished.

Side effects of Generic Claritin 10 mg cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Generic Claritin 10 mg.

More common side effects of Generic Claritin 10 mg: May include dry mouth, fatigue, headache, sleepiness.

Less common or rare side effects of Generic Claritin 10 mg: May include abdominal discomfort or pain, abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, back pain, blurred