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
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
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