Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: If Claritin is prescribed for controlling symptoms of seasonal allergies, observing compliance with other measures to reduce exposure to pollen, such as, wearing a mask, avoiding outside environment during the times of high pollen count, and using humidifiers in the room to increase the environmental moisture, can contribute significantly towards better control of symptoms. Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Claritin is a long-acting antihistamine and so, usually is prescribed once a day. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Claritin as follows: Claritin must be carefully administered in individuals with seizure history, as it can occasionally result in deterioration of seizure control and precipitate new episodes or relapse of seizures. Claritin is extensively metabolized in the liver to some active and inactive metabolites, which are excreted from the body, equally in the urine and feces. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Claritin can be compromised. [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Claritin as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Claritin intake can slightly elevate the blood pressure and heart rate. The changes are minimal though and rarely can be an issue only in individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure and tachycardia. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of elevated blood pressure, such as, episodes of severe headache, fatigue, confusion, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and pounding sensation in chest, neck, [...]