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Loratadine

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Molecule Summary

Uses
Allergic condition
Therapy
Anti-Allergic
Side Effects
Sleepiness, headache, increased appetite, tiredness, worried behaviour
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Molecule Description

Loratadine is an antiallergic medicine that helps relieve common allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and skin itching. It works by blocking the effects of histamine, a natural substance in the body that causes allergic reactions. Controlling histamine helps you feel more comfortable and breathe easier. This medicine is often prescribed for conditions such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and skin allergies, such as hives. It helps reduce redness, swelling, and irritation, giving quick relief from discomfort. You may start to feel better within a few hours of taking the medicine. It is important to take Loratadine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose, and do not use it for children under 2 years of age unless advised by a healthcare professional. Try to take it at the same time each day for best results. Some people may experience mild side effects, such as drowsiness, tiredness, headache, or increased appetite. These are usually temporary and go away on their own. However, if you notice anything unusual or your symptoms persist, contact your doctor immediately. Before starting Loratadine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems or are taking other medicines. This will help avoid unwanted side effects or interactions. Maintaining good hydration and avoiding known allergy triggers can also help improve your results while taking this medicine.

Uses

Loratadine is used to treat allergic conditions like a runny or blocked nose, watery eyes (e.g. in hay fever) and a skin condition with pale or red irregular raised patches and severe itching (urticaria).

Contraindications

When should one not use Loratadine

If you are allergic to Loratadine or any other component of Loratadine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Increased appetite
  • Tiredness
  • Worried behaviour

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

There is limited information about the effects of Loratadine on human pregnancy. Use only if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Loratadine passes into breast milk and may cause harm to the newborn baby. Hence, it should not be used by breastfeeding women.

Driving

Driving

Loratadine has no impact on the ability to drive. However, if you feel drowsiness or dizziness after taking this medicine, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol

You should not drink alcohol while you're taking Loratadine as it can make you feel sleepy.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You or your child has liver or kidney disease.
  • If you are about to have skin tests, you have to stop taking this medicine at least 48 hours before skin testing.
  • Loratadine is not recommended for children below 2-years of age.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Loratadine acts by blocking the action of the natural chemical substance histamine in the body. Histamine can cause sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny and blocked nose and allergy symptoms.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Concomitant use of ketoconazole, erythromycin and cimetidine with Loratadine can increase the effect of loratadine.
  • Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid possible drug interactions.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Loratadine can cause sleepiness, drowsiness, increased heart rate and headache. If you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Loratadine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Loratadine, along with the desired effect, has side effects as well but not everyone gets affected. Yes, drowsiness is a common side effect of Loratadine. If the drowsiness starts hampering your daily life, consult your doctor, who might suggest another anti-allergic medicine that does not cause sleepiness.

Loratadine is effective if you take it at dose and duration, as advised by your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine once you start feeling good, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Always take Loratadine as advised by your doctor at a fixed time to gain optimal benefits. You can take it with or without food.

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