Observation of Use of Claritin (Loratadine) Tablet, RediTabs, and Dry Syrup in Children (Study P05834)(COMPLETED)

February 12, 2015 updated by: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Claritin® Tablet 10 mg, Claritin® RediTabs® 10 mg, Claritin® Dry Syrup 1% Drug Use Investigation (Pediatrics)

The purpose of this study is to collect information on unexpected adverse reactions (ADRs), how often ADRs occur, and factors that can affect the safety and effectiveness of Claritin (loratadine) when used in children. Patients will be observed while they are taking Claritin, and ADRs and symptom scores will be recorded. At the end of treatment, improvement in symptoms will be recorded.

Post-marketing surveys are not considered applicable clinical trials and thus the results of this survey will not be posted at its conclusion. The results will be submitted to public health officials as required by applicable national and international laws.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1003

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 15 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric patients who are treated with Claritin at a department of pediatrics, department of otorhinology, department of dermatology, etc. at approximately 120 institutions

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pediatric patients aged 3 to 15 years who are treated with Claritin for any of the following reasons: allergic rhinitis, urticaria, itching due to skin disease (eczema, dermatitis, or pruritus cutaneous)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • (None)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group 1
Pediatric patients who are treated with Claritin for any of the following reasons: allergic rhinitis, urticaria, itching due to skin disease (eczema, dermatitis, or pruritus cutaneous)

Claritin Tablet 10 mg, Claritin RediTabs 10 mg: For pediatric patients aged 7 years and older, 10 mg of loratadine is orally administered once daily after a meal in usual cases.

Claritin Dry Syrup 1%: For pediatric patients aged 3 to < 7 years, 5 mg loratadine (0.5 g dry syrup); and for pediatric patients aged 7 years and older, 10 mg of loratadine (1 g dry syrup) is dissolved immediately before use and orally administered once daily after a meal in usual cases.

The observation period will not be specified.

Other Names:
  • Claritin, SCH 29851

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Unexpected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that had not been detected in pre-approval clinical studies
Time Frame: During and at the end of the observation period
During and at the end of the observation period
Allergic rhinitis: nasal symptom scores (paroxysmal sneeze, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, and intranasal itching)
Time Frame: Before the start of treatment, during the observation period, and at the end of the observation period
Before the start of treatment, during the observation period, and at the end of the observation period
Urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, pruritus cutaneous: severity score of itching
Time Frame: Before the start of treatment, during the observation period, and at the end of the observation period
Before the start of treatment, during the observation period, and at the end of the observation period

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Allergic rhinitis: Markedly improved, Moderately improved, Mildly improved, Unchanged, Worsened, Unassessable
Time Frame: At the end of the observation period
At the end of the observation period
Urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, pruritus cutaneous: Resolved, Improved, Unchanged, Worsened, Unassessable
Time Frame: At the end of the observation period
At the end of the observation period

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 29, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

September 30, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 13, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2015

Last Verified

February 1, 2015

More Information

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