Alavert D-12
Generic name:loratadine and pseudoephedrine [ lor-AT-a-deen-and-SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Alavert D-12, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Alavert D-12?
Alavert D-12 is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sinus pain, itchy or watery eyes or nose, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Alavert D-12 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Alavert D-12 if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Alavert D-12 if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
diabetes;
thyroid disorder; or
an enlarged prostate and urination problems.
Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I take Alavert D-12?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or allergy medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Alavert D-12 to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cold or allergy medicines in very young children.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or...
