Antihistamine (Oral)
Key points
- Treats hay fever and other allergies, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting, or other medical conditions.
- Clarinex, Claritin, Dramamine, Triptone, Driminate, Motion Sickness, Alavert, Allergy Relief, Claritin Reditabs, Clarinex Reditabs There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to Chlor-Trimetonreg;, Dimetanereg;, Polaraminereg;, Actifedreg;, Tavistreg; or other antihistamines.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Antihistamine (By Mouth)
Treats hay fever and other allergies, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting, or other medical conditions.
Brand Name(s):
Clarinex, Claritin, Dramamine, Triptone, Driminate, Motion Sickness, Alavert, Allergy Relief, Claritin Reditabs, Clarinex Reditabs
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to Chlor-Trimetonreg;, Dimetanereg;, Polaraminereg;, Actifedreg;, Tavistreg; or other antihistamines. You should not use this medicine if you have taken Furoxonereg;, Marplanreg;, Eutonylreg;, Nardilreg;, or Matulanereg; within the last 2 weeks.
How to Use This Medicine:
Liquid, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Dissolving Tablet, Fizzy Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Long Acting Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- You may take this medicine with food to lessen stomach upset.
- Swallow the extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
- The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.
- If you are using the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before you handle the tablet. Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it. Remove the tablet from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. It should melt quickly. After the tablet has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the medicine before using it.
If a dose is missed:
- May be taken as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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