Clarityn-D 12Hour Repetabs

Clarityn-D 12Hour Repetabs

loratadine + pseudoephedrine

Manufacturer:

Bayer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Loratadine 5 mg, pseudoephedrine sulfate 120 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of symptoms associated w/ allergic rhinitis & common cold including nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, pruritus & lacrimation.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not break/chew/dissolve.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to adrenergic agents or to other drugs of similar chemical structure. Patients receiving MAOI therapy or w/in 14 days of discontinuing such treatment. Narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe HTN or CAD; hyperthyroidism. History of difficulty in swallowing tab; upper GI narrowing or abnormal esophageal peristalsis.
Special Precautions
Glaucoma, stomach ulcer, intestinal, obstruction, prostatic hypertrophy or bladder neck obstruction, CV disease, increased IOP or DM. Patients on digitalis therapy. Severe liver impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly (≥60 yr).
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma conc w/ ketoconazole, erythromycin or cimetidine & other drugs known to inhibit hepatic metabolism. MAOIs. Decreased antihypertensive effects of methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine & veratrum alkaloids. β-blockers. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity w/ digitalis. Increased absorption w/ antacids. Decreased absorption w/ kaolin.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations / Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R01BA52 - pseudoephedrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of systemic sympathomimetic preparations used as nasal decongestants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Clarityn-D 12Hour Repetabs
Packing/Price
10's;2 × 7's;5 × 10's
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