Side Effects: In clinical studies side effects of Clarinex were similar to a sugar pill. They include sore throat, dry mouth, and fatigue.

Suggested Use: Follow your doctor’s advice. The normal recommended dose for seasonal allergy symptoms is one 5 mg tablet a day with or without food. For best results, take Clarinex at the same time each day preferably in the morning.

A leukotriene inhibitor, Singulair works by preventing the release of certain chemicals called Leukotrienes, which are released when the body comes in contact with allergens or pollens. Leukotriene chemicalk is considered to cause swelling of the lungs and tightening of the muscles in the air tract that leads to asthma.

The Singulair drug has to be taken once daily in the evening for asthma and allergy symptoms. A single dose at least two hours before exercise is prescribed for exercise induced bronchoconstriction.

The drug has shown considerable success rates with allergy problems. Even though the drug comes with about 80 per cent of success rates, it also comes with many side effects like other medicines. Well, it is always better to discuss with your doctor about all your medical conditions before he prescribes the drug.

Singulair is rated FDA pregnancy category B, which means that it is not known if the drug cause harm to the unborn baby. However, it is better to consult your doctor and discuss with him about all the risks and benefits of the drug when taken during pregnancy. The drug is also known to pass into breast milk and so it is not good to feed your babes when you are on Singulair medication.

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Side Effects: Back pain, headache, dizziness, and cold.

Suggested Use: Only your doctor can determine your dosage and whether or not Allegra is right for you. Allegra comes in 30 mg and 60 mg tablets. The normal prescribed dose for adults and children age 12 years and older is 60 mg twice daily. The recommended dose for children age 6 to 11 years of age is 30 mg twice a day.

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Drug Uses

Zyrtec is available by prescription only. Zyrtec relieves symptoms of hay fever, cold symptoms and seasonal allergy symptoms such itchy, watering eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Zyrtec is also used treat hives, as well as other medical conditions as determined by a doctor.

Dosage

Zyrtec should be taken as prescribed by a doctor.

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OLDER: The recommended dose is 5mg or 10mg taken as one dose per day when required.

CHILDREN 6-11 YEARS: The recommended dose is 5mg or 10mg taken as one dose per day when required.

CHILDREN 2-5 YEARS: The recommended dose is 2.5mg (half a teaspoon) of Zyrtec syrup taken as one dose per day when required. The daily dose may be increased to a maximum of 5mg (one teaspoon) of syrup, or one 5mg chewable tablet once a day.

CHILDREN 6 MONTHS – 2 YEARS: The recommended dose of Zyrtec syrup is 2.5mg (half a teaspoon) taken as one dose a day when required. The daily dose may be increased to a maximum of 5mg administered as two 2.5mg (half a teaspoon) doses taken 12 hours apart.

NOTE: Elderly patients may require an adjusted dose.

Missed Dose

If a dose is missed, it can be taken as soon as you remember, as long as it does not clash with the next scheduled dose. In this case, rather skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

Precautions

Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should discuss the risks of using Zyrtec with their doctor. It has been established that Zyrtec passes into breast milk.

Do not use Zyrtec if you are allergic to cetirizine or any other ingredient in Zyrtec.

Before using Zyrtec ensure that your doctor has a full knowledge of your medical history as well as details of any other medications you are using.

While using Zyrtec avoid driving or performing any dangerous activity as Zyrtec can cause drowsiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while using Zyrtec as alcohol can intensify side-effects.

Side-effects

Call for emergency medical assistance if any of the following allergic symptoms occur: difficulty in breathing, hives, or swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat.

Stop using Zyrtec and call a doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms occur: irregular or fast heart rate, shaking, insomnia, hyperactivity, restlessness, vision problems, confusion, or decreased urination.

Less serious side-effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, cough, sore throat, constipation, nausea, or headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If any symptoms persist or get worse, contact a doctor.

Overdose

If overdose with Zyrtec is suspected, get emergency assistance immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include feelings of restlessness or nervousness followed by drowsiness.

Storage

Zyrtec should be kept in a cool, dry place away from sun and moisture.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or if you have used a MAOI medication in the last two weeks. Also inform the doctor or health care professional if you have lung disease, difficulty in breathing, difficulty in urinating, stomach problems, if you are breast-feeding or pregnant, or if you are allergic to any food, preservatives or food dyes. Your doctor or health care professional should also be informed if you are allergic to any medications.

How should I use this medicine?

Tavist tablets should be taken orally with water. Ensure that the instructions on the package insert are carefully followed. Make sure that each dose is taken on schedule. Never increase the dose unless advised by a doctor.

Tavist should be administered to children under the age of 12 with extreme caution, under a doctor’s directions. Tavist should also be used with caution by people over the age of 60 years.

Overdose: In the case of overdose with Tavist call for emergency assistance immediately. This medication should only be used by the person for whom it was prescribed.

What if I miss a dose?

If a dose is missed, you may take it as soon as possible. Thereafter, revert to your regular dosing schedule. You should not take a double dose.

What precautions should I take while using this medication?

You may experience some uncomfortable side-effects when first using Tavist. If these symptoms do not clear up after a couple of days, you should inform your doctor.

When first using Tavist do not drive or perform any dangerous activity. This medication can cause dizziness or fainting. When getting up, after sitting or lying down, do it gradually especially if you are an elderly person. Alcohol can increase dizziness therefore avoid drinking alcohol while using Tavist.

Increase your daily intake of water while using Tavist to avoid dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing sugar-free gum will also help.

Tavist can cause blurry vision or dry eyes. People who wear contact lenses can obtain relief with lubricating eye-drops. If this condition persists, contact your ophthalmologist.

Tavist can increase sensitivity to the sun. Wear suitable clothing and use sunscreen lotion if you go outdoors. Do not use tanning beds or sun lamps while using Tavist.

Drug Uses

Singulair is available by prescription only. Singular is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children over the age of one. It is also used to relieve symptoms of allergies, e.g. watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Singulair is used to prevent exercise-induced asthma and other conditions as determined by a doctor. Singulair should be administered to children under strict instructions of a doctor.

Dosage

Always used Singulair as prescribed. Do not adjust the dose without your doctor’s permission. To prevent asthma or allergy symptoms Singular is usually taken once daily in the evenings. To prevent exercise-induced asthma take a single dose about two hours before exercising.

Singulair tablets are to be swallowed whole with a glass of water. The chewable tablets should be properly chewed before swallowing. The oral granules should be placed in the mouth and swallowed with soft food. After opening a packet of oral granules, the contents should be used within 15 minutes. If left for later use, the granules will lose efficacy.

To administer Singulair to a baby, follow your doctor’s instructions.

Swallow the regular tablet whole, with a glass of water.

The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

Missed Dose

If a dose is missed, it can be taken as soon as you remember, as long as it does not clash with the next scheduled dose. In this case, rather skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

Precautions

Do not take Singulair if you are allergic to montelukast.

Singular is used to prevent asthma. If an asthma attack has started, do not use Singulair – rather use a fast-acting inhaler.

It may take several weeks of treatment with Singulair before you notice a decrease in asthma attacks.

Singulair is not expected to harm an unborn fetus. It is not known if Singulair passes into breast milk, therefore women who are breast-feeding should seek advice from a doctor before using Singulair.

Side-effects

Call for emergency medical assistance if any of the following allergic symptoms occur: difficulty in breathing, hives, or swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat.

Contact your doctor if you have any of the following serious side effects: bruising, skin rash, numbness, pain, severe tingling, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, tremors, sinus pain, swelling, or severe asthma symptoms.

Less serious side-effects include stomach pain, headache, upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, dental pain, fatigue, blocked nose, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, or mild rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If any other uncomfortable symptoms occur and persist, contact your doctor.

Overdose

If overdose with Singulair is suspected, get emergency assistance immediately. There are no known symptoms of overdose.

Storage

Singulair should be kept in a cool, dry place away from sun and moisture.

How should I take this medicine?

Phenergan tablets should be taken orally. Ensure that the instructions on the package insert are carefully followed. Make sure that each dose is taken on schedule. Never increase the dose unless advised by a doctor.

If using Phenergan to prevent travel sickness, the first dose should be taken 30-60 minutes before traveling.

Phenergan should not be administered to children under the age of two years.

What if I miss a dose?

If a dose is missed, you may take it as soon as possible. Thereafter, revert to your regular dosing schedule. You should not take a double dose.

What precautions should I take while using Phenergan?

You may experience some uncomfortable side-effects when first using Phenergan. If these symptoms do not clear up after a couple of days, you should inform your doctor.

When first using Phenergan do not drive or perform any dangerous activity. This medication can cause dizziness or fainting. When getting up, after sitting or lying down, do it gradually especially if you are an elderly person. Alcohol can increase dizziness therefore avoid drinking alcohol while using Phenergan.

Increase your daily intake of water while using Phenergan to avoid dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing sugar-free gum will also help.

Phenergan can cause blurry vision or dry eyes. People who wear contact lenses can obtain relief with lubricating eye-drops. If this condition persists, contact your ophthalmologist.

Phenergan can increase sensitivity to the sun. Wear suitable clothing and use sunscreen lotion if you go outdoors. Do not use tanning beds or sun lamps while using Phenergan.

Diabetics should have blood sugar levels checked regularly while using Phenergan.

How should I take this medicine?

Periactin tablets should be taken orally. Ensure that you follow the directions on the package insert. To avoid stomach irritations take Periactin with milk or food. Make sure that each dose is taken on schedule. Never increase the dose unless advised by a doctor.

What if I miss a dose?

If a dose is missed, you may take it as soon as possible. Thereafter, revert to your regular dosing schedule. You should not take a double dose.

What precautions should I take while using Periactin?

You may experience some uncomfortable side-effects when first using Periactin. If these symptoms do not clear up after a couple of days, you should inform your doctor.

When first using Periactin do not drive or perform any dangerous activity. This medication can cause dizziness or fainting. When getting up, after sitting or lying down, do it gradually especially if you are an elderly person. Alcohol can increase dizziness therefore avoid drinking alcohol while using Periactin.

Increase your daily intake of water while using Periactin to avoid dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing sugar-free gum will also help.

Periactin can cause blurry vision or dry eyes. People who wear contact lenses can obtain relief with lubricating eye-drops. If this condition persists, contact your ophthalmologist.

Drug Uses

Claritin is available by prescription only. Claritin is an effective treatment for seasonal allergies that cause watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose and irritated throat. Claritin also relieves the symptoms of skin hives and skin reactions. Claritin is used to treat other conditions as determined by a doctor.

Dosage

Claritin should be taken as prescribed by a doctor.

ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 6: The usual dose is one 10mg tablet or RediTab, or 10mg (2 teaspoons) of syrup once a day.

CHILDREN 2-5 YEARS: The usual dose of syrup is 5mg (1 teaspoon) once a day. Claritin should be used with extreme caution in this age-group.

Children and adults with liver or kidney impairment should take an adjusted dose. Refer to your doctor.

When using Claritin RediTabs do not swallow the tablet whole. Let is dissolve in your mouth without chewing, then swallow the dissolved tablet with some water.

Missed Dose

If a dose is missed, it can be taken as soon as you remember, as long as it does not clash with the next scheduled dose. In this case, rather skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

Precautions

Do not take Claritin if you are allergic to any ingredient in this drug.

Claritin is not likely to harm an unborn fetus so pregnant women may use Claritin as directed by a doctor. Claritin passes into breast milk so women who are breast-feeding should discuss the risks of using Claritin with a doctor.

Claritin RediTabs contain phenylalanine. Patients with phenylketonuria (a genetic metabolism disorder) should us Claritin with caution.

While using Claritin your doctor may instruct you to make certain changes to your diet.

Before using Claritin ensure that your doctor has a full knowledge of your medical history as well as any other medications you are using. These include vitamin supplements, herbal medications and over-the-counter remedies. Claritin can react badly with certain medications.

Side-effects

Call for emergency medical assistance if any of the following allergic symptoms occur: difficulty in breathing, hives, or swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat.

Contact a doctor immediately if any of the following serious side-effects occur: fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, jaundice, or convulsions.

Less serious side-effects include fatigue, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, dry mouth, nervousness, vision problems, hoarseness, red eyes, nosebleed, or skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If any other uncomfortable symptoms occur and persist, contact your doctor.

Overdose

If overdose with Claritin is suspected, get emergency assistance immediately. Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, headache, fast heartbeat, or pounding of the heart.

Storage

Claritin should be kept in a cool, dry place away from sun and moisture. Keep this medication out of children’s reach.

How should I use this medicine?

Clarinex tablets should be taken orally. Ensure that the instructions on the package insert are followed. The tablet should be swallowed whole with water. Never chew the tablets. Clarinex is usually taken once a day. Do not take more than dose per day unless instructed by your doctor.

What if I miss a dose?

If a dose is missed, you may take it as soon as possible. Thereafter, revert to your regular dosing schedule. You should not take a double dose.

What precautions should I take while using Clarinex?

You may experience some uncomfortable side-effects when first using Clarinex. If any symptoms persist for more than a few days, you must contact a doctor or a health care professional. While using Clarinex it is advisable to have regular check-ups to ensure that the medication is working correctly.

When first using Clarinex do not drive or perform any dangerous activity. This medication can cause dizziness or fainting. When getting up, after sitting or lying down, do it gradually especially if you are an elderly person. Alcohol can increase dizziness therefore avoid drinking alcohol while using Desloratadin.

Increase your daily intake of water while using Desloratadin to avoid dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing sugar-free gum will also help.