Claritin EX

"Announcement Regarding the Sale of ^Claritin® EX (September 2026)"

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• Features

  1. Claritin EX is an allergy medication containing loratadine, a second-generation antihistamine.
  2. ◆This medication is less likely to cause drowsiness and is less likely to cause a decrease in concentration, judgment, and work efficiency.
  3. ◆Taking one tablet once a day provides long-lasting relief from symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing.

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• Precautions for Use

  Things to avoid

  (If you do not follow these guidelines, your current symptoms may worsen or side effects/accidents may occur more easily.)
  
  

  1. Do not take this medicine if you are:
     1. Those who have experienced allergic symptoms due to this drug or its ingredients
     2. Children under 15 years of age
  2. Do not use any of the following medications while taking this medicine.
     Other allergy medications (including medications for skin diseases and oral medications for rhinitis), oral medications containing antihistamines (such as cold medicines, cough and expectorant medicines, motion sickness medicines, hypnotics and sedatives), erythromycin, cimetidine
  3. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medication.
  4. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this medication, or if you do take it, avoid breastfeeding.

  
  
  

  Things to consult

  
  

  1. The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before taking this medication:
     1. People receiving medical treatment from a doctor
     2. Pregnant women or those thought to be pregnant
     3. senior citizen
     4. People who have had allergic reactions to medicines, etc.
     5. People who have received the following diagnosis
        Liver disease, kidney disease, epilepsy
     6. People who have had any of the following illnesses
        Other allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis
     7. People who are unsure whether their symptoms are due to allergic rhinitis or another cause such as a cold.
  2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this medication, they may be side effects. Immediately stop taking the medication and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this document.
     • Affected area: Symptoms
       • Skin: Rash, itching, hives, redness of the skin, hair loss
       • Respiratory system: sore throat, dry nose
       • Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dry lips, mouth ulcers, gastritis
       • Nervous system: fatigue, dizziness, headache
       • Cardiovascular system: palpitations, tachycardia
       • Other symptoms: dry eyes, tinnitus, hearing loss, hot flashes, edema (face and limbs), taste disturbances, menstrual irregularities, chest discomfort, irregular uterine bleeding, chest pain, urinary retention
     • In rare cases, the following serious symptoms may occur. In that case, please consult a doctor immediately.
       • Name of symptom: Symptom
         • Shock (anaphylaxis): Immediately after taking the medicine, symptoms may include itchy skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, shortness of breath, palpitations, and confusion.
         • Epilepsy: (People with a history of epileptic seizures) Muscle stiffness or tremors, impaired consciousness, and no memory of the time before the seizure.
         • Seizures: Sudden, paroxysmal contractions of muscles occur.
         • Liver dysfunction: Symptoms include fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), dark urine, general malaise, and loss of appetite.
  3. The following symptoms may occur after taking this medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson with this document.
     • Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness

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• Efficacy/Effects

  Relief of the following nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen, house dust, etc.: runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing

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• Usage/Dosage

  Take the following amount with water or hot water.

  Adults (15 years of age and older)

  Dosage	1 tablet
  Number of doses per day	Take this medication once a day after a meal. Also, take it at the same time each day.

  Under 15

  Dosage	-
  Number of doses per day	Do not take.

  <Caution regarding dosage and administration>

  1. (1) Please strictly follow the usage and dosage instructions.
  2. (2) When using this medication for symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, etc., it is most effective to start taking it early, when symptoms are mild, as soon as the pollen season begins and symptoms start to appear.
  3. (3) If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for about a week, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson. Also, if you continue to take the medication for more than two weeks even after your symptoms have improved, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
  4. (4) How to remove the tablets
     As shown in the diagram on the right, firmly press the raised part of the PTP sheet containing the tablet with your fingertip to break the aluminum foil on the back, remove the tablet, and take it.
     (If accidentally swallowed whole, it can lead to unexpected accidents such as the esophageal mucosa becoming lodged in the esophageal lining.)

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• Ingredients/Strength

  This drug is a white plain tablet, and each tablet contains the following ingredients.

  Loratadine

  Amount	10mg
  Function	It relieves nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen, house dust, etc.

  [Additives]
  Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate (close)

• Precautions for storage and handling

  1. (1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  2. (2) Keep out of reach of children.
  3. (3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or alter the quality.)
  4. (4) Do not use products that have passed their expiration date.

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• Packaging/Price

  Claritin EX

  Packaging unit	7 tablets	14 tablets	28 tablets	56 tablets
  Manufacturer's suggested retail price (10% tax included)	1,380円(1,518円)	1,980円(2,178円)	3,580円(3,938円)	6,780円(7,458円)
  JAN Code	4987 107 678973	4987 107 678980	4987 107 678997	4987 107 679000
  Individual packaging size Width x Depth x Height (mm)	120x18x77	120x18x77	120x25x77	120x29x77

  Packaging unit
  7 tablets / 14 tablets / 28 tablets / 56 tablets

  Manufacturer's suggested retail price (10% tax included)

  7 tablets	1,380円(1,518円)
  14 tablets	1,980円(2,178円)
  28 tablets	3,580円(3,938円)
  56 tablets	6,780円(7,458円)

  JAN Code

  7 tablets	4987 107 678973
  14 tablets	4987 107 678980
  28 tablets	4987 107 678997
  56 tablets	4987 107 679000

  Individual package size width x depth x height (mm)

  7 tablets	120x18x77
  14 tablets	120x18x77
  28 tablets	120x25x77
  56 tablets	120x29x77

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