Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient. A prescription has several parts. They include the superscription or heading with the symbol "R" or "Rx", which stands for the word recipe (meaning, in Latin, to take); the inscription, which contains the names and quantities of the ingredients; the subscription or directions for compounding the drug; and the signature which is often preceded by the sign "s" standing for signa (Latin for mark), giving the directions to be marked on the container.
Itching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on the skin or in the skin, and makes the person want to scratch the affected area.
Many women also worry about breastfeeding their children while taking Claritin. Claritin does pass through the breast milk, but it’s usually in such small amounts that there will be no side effects. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that Claritin is “usually compatible with breastfeeding” meaning that most infants will not experience negative side effects. Your pediatrician will usually be able to tell you what signs or symptoms to look for that suggest your baby will not tolerate the Claritin.
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