Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not divide, crush, chew, or dissolve it.

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 symptoms of allergies and cold:
    • For oral dosage form (12 hour extended-release tablets):
      • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—One tablet every 12 hours. Each tablet contains 5 milligrams (mg) loratadine and 120 mg pseudoephedrine. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For oral dosage form (24 hour extended-release tablets):
      • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—One tablet once a day. Each tablet contains 10 milligrams (mg) loratadine and 240 mg pseudoephedrine. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.
      • Children younger than 12 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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.

Do not use this medicine if the blister pack is open or torn.

Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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