What storage conditions are needed for Loratadine?
July 16, 2008 – 6:37 pm
Advices:
Loratadine, Generic Claritin, is an antihistamine; prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms.
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom)and away from light. Use the orally disintegrating tablets immediately after you remove them from the blister package, and within 6 months after you open the outer foil pouch. Write the date that you open the foil pouch on the product label so that you will know when 6 months have passed. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
Symptoms of overdose may include:
* fast or pounding heartbeat
* drowsiness
* headache
* unusual body movements