Alavert-D 12-Hour (Oral)

Generic name:loratadine and pseudoephedrine (oral route) [ lor-A-ta-deen, soo-doe-e-FED-rin-SUL-fate ]
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 7, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Alavert-D 12-Hour
• Allergy & Congestion Relief
• Claritin-D
• Claritin-D 12-Hour
• Claritin-D 24-Hour
• Clear-Atadine D

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Extended Release
• Tablet, Extended Release, 24 HR
• Tablet, Extended Release, 12 HR

Therapeutic Class: Antihistamine, Less-Sedating/Decongestant Combination

Pharmacologic Class: Antihistamine, Less-Sedating

Chemical Class: Piperidine

Uses for Alavert-D 12-Hour

Loratadine and pseudoephedrine combination is used to relieve symptoms of allergies and cold, including runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itching of the eyes, nose or throat. It also helps reduce swelling of the nasal passages and restores easier breathing through the nose.

This medicine is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product.

Before using Alavert-D 12-Hour

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of loratadine and pseudoephedrine combination in children 12 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 12 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of loratadine and pseudoephedrine combination in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Dihydroergotamine
• Furazolidone
• Iproniazid
• Isocarboxazid
• Linezolid