Alavert-D Dosing: An Introduction
For most people, there is just one standard recommended dose for
Alavert®-D 12 Hour Allergy & Sinus (
loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate). As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Dose of Alavert-D for Allergy and Cold Symptoms
The recommended
Alavert-D dosage for treating allergy or
cold symptoms in adults and children age 12 and older is one tablet (5 mg of
loratadine and 120 mg of
pseudoephedrine sulfate) every 12 hours. If you have liver or kidney disease, you should consult your healthcare provider before taking Alavert-D, as you may need a lower dose.
General Information on Your Alavert-D Dosage
Some considerations for people taking Alavert-D include the following:
- Alavert-D comes in extended-release tablets. It is usually taken by mouth twice daily.
- You can take this medication with or without food. If Alavert-D bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
- Make sure to swallow the tablets whole. They are extended-release tablets that will release the medication too rapidly if they are broken, chewed, or crushed.
- Try to take this medication at the same times each day to keep an even level in your blood.
- Some people need to take Alavert-D all year long, while others take it only during allergy season.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as directed by the package labeling. Please read the label closely.
- If you are unsure about anything related to your Alavert-D dosage, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
