Claritin-D Mystery

[Farscape1477]

I have found that when you break open a Claritin-D tablet, hidden inside is an even smaller white oval-shaped pill. Is this the 120mg pseudoephedrine? Or is it the "outer layer" the one that contains the pseudoephedrine? Claritin-D also contains 5mg loratadine (and I assume various gelatins and starch and such). I've been looking online for answers but sadly have found none.

 

[Synith]

http://www.drugs.com/claritin-d.html

'Claritin-D 12 hour extended release tablets contain 5 mg loratadine in the tablet coating for immediate release and 120 mg pseudoephedrine sulfate equally distributed between the tablet coating for immediate release and the barrier-coated extended release core.

The inactive ingredients are acacia, butylparaben, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, corn starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, neutral soap, oleic acid, povidone, rosin, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax, and zein.'

-- http://www.rxlist.com/claritin-d-drug.htm

Hope this was helpful.