Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Claritin as follows:
- Do not take Claritin, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Claritin. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail.
- In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication.
- Claritin carries the risk of inducing/aggravating restlessness and anxiety symptoms. Individuals with history of anxiety can present with exacerbation of restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety symptoms, following intake of Claritin and so, must be carefully administered, with periodical physician follow-up.
