Claridin 5mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Claridin 5mg Tablet is usually given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Give Claridin 5mg Tablet to your child by mouth with or without food in the dose and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. It is usually given once a day. This is usually in the morning but may vary based on the timing of the symptoms. It starts to work immediately and your child’s symptoms may begin to improve within 30 to 60 minutes of intake. However, if the medicine is used as a preventive measure, you may not see much difference in your child.
If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Claridin 5mg Tablet, repeat the same dose once your child feels better. However, skip repeating this dose if it is already time for the next dose. Do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as sudden withdrawal of the medicine may result in recurrence of symptoms and worsen your child’s condition. Therefore, it is advised to continue the treatment for the prescribed duration for maximum benefit.
Your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, and headache after the intake of this medicine. Usually, these symptoms subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medical regime or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Do share details with your child’s doctor if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. Knowing the entire medical history will help your child’s doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Uses of Claridin 5mg Tablet in children
- Allergic conditions
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic skin conditions
- Allergic eye disease
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Claridin 5mg Tablet in children
Claridin 5mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Claridin
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Dizziness
How can I give Claridin 5mg Tablet to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Claridin 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Claridin Tablet works
Claridin 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions. This relieves the symptoms being faced by your child and also helps treat the allergic condition.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Claridin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Claridin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Claridin 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Claridin 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, dose adjustments are required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Claridin 5mg Tablet to your child in case of severe liver disease.
However, dose adjustments are required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Claridin 5mg Tablet to your child in case of severe liver disease.
What if I forget to give Claridin 5mg Tablet to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
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Quick tips
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Claridin 5mg Tablet. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Dry mouth is a common side effect of Claridin 5mg Tablet. Encourage your child to take sips of water as that may help.
- Claridin 5mg Tablet should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- Practice self-care tips:
- Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
- Maintain a neat and clean ambiance around your child.
- Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
- Claridin 5mg Tablet should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
- Patients with underlying medical conditions like liver, kidney disorders, diabetes, convulsions, etc. should consult their treating doctor before consuming Claridin 5mg Tablet.
- Your doctor has prescribed Claridin 5mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Claridin 5mg Tablet at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
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Patient concerns
FAQs
How much Claridin 5mg Tablet should I give to my child?
You must always adhere to the dose prescribed by your child’s doctor because it is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
My child is 2 years old and is suffering from allergic skin rashes. Is Claridin 5mg Tablet the right choice of treatment?
Claridin 5mg Tablet is given to treat allergic conditions but it is not approved to be used in children less than 4 years of age. Therefore, avoid giving Claridin 5mg Tablet if your child is less than 4 years and consult your child’s doctor for an alternative therapy.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Claridin 5mg Tablet?
Claridin 5mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Claridin 5mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Claridin 5mg Tablet?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding the use of this medicine.
How should Claridin 5mg Tablet be stored?
Claridin 5mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Always consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. Contact your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
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- National Health Service. Loratadine (including Clarityn). [Last reviewed 19 Oct. 2018]. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
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