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Loratadine, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate

Also sold as loratadine D

From 1 official FDA drug label · RxNorm 1242399

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What it is used for

These are the uses the FDA has approved for this label. Using it for anything else is “off-label”: ask your prescriber why.

Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • runny nose • itching of the nose or throat • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

How to take it

Directions • do not divide, crush, chew or dissolve the tablet adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

Do not take it if

Do not use • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if

Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Serious warnings and precautions

Warnings Do not use • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

When using this product

When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.

Stop using it and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Recalls

Class II · Apr 30, 2014
Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg , Loratadine, USP, 10 mg, 5, 10, 15 count blister packs, OTC Only. Labeled A) CVS Allergy Relief - D, Pseudoephedrine, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, 5-count box Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02805 UPC 050428049631 B) Discount Drug Mart Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Pseudephrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Extended Release Tablets, 15-count box Distributed by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina, Ohio 44256 UPC 093351116285 C) Kroger Non-Drowsy Allergy and Congestion Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Extended Release Tablets Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine 10- count box, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 NDC 30142-0724-69. D) Sunmark Allergy & Congestion Lorata*dine D Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, Indoor & Outdoor Allergies, Non-Drowsy 10- count box, Distributed by Mckesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 NDC 49348-543-01 E) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Non-Drowsy Allergy and Congestion Relief pseudoephedrine sulfate, USP 240 mg/nasal decongestant loratadine, USP 10 mg/antihistamine Indoor & Outdoor Allergies Extended-Release Tablets, 10- count box, Distributed by Amerisource Bergen 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 NDC46122-0167-52 F) H-E-B Allergy Relief - D Non-Drowsy- 24 Hour Formula Loratadine, USP 10mg/Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decogestant Indoor & Outdoor Allegies, Allergy & Congestion Extended-Release Tablets 10-count box, Distributed by H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 NDC 37808-0724-69 G) Rite Aid Pharmacy allergy relief & nasal decongestant loratadine USP, 10 mg, pseudoephedribe sulfate USP, 240 mg, antihistamine & nasal degestant, extended release tablets, 10- count box, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011 UPC 0118223315555
Reason: Defective Container: An unacceptable level of blister defects have been identified in Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg/240 mg.

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