Second Generation Antihistamine
Patient Counselling
Counselling Points:
· Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, once daily, usually in the morning.
· Second generation antihistamines generally do not cause drowsiness, but use caution when first taking it by avoiding driving and operating machinery.
· This medication has few side effects, but you might experience sore throat, nausea, fatigue, stomach upset or muscle pain. There is also a possibility of diarrhea, trouble sleeping or loss of appetite. While these side effects are quite rare, talk to your pharmacist if they persist or worsen.
· Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, once daily, usually in the morning.
· Second generation antihistamines generally do not cause drowsiness, but use caution when first taking it by avoiding driving and operating machinery.
· This medication has few side effects, but you might experience sore throat, nausea, fatigue, stomach upset or muscle pain. There is also a possibility of diarrhea, trouble sleeping or loss of appetite. While these side effects are quite rare, talk to your pharmacist if they persist or worsen.