Loratadine 10mg Tablets
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Treatment Information
Overview
Loratadine is a generic antihistamine medicine. It relieves symptoms of allergies such as itchy, red, or watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, and skin reactions without causing drowsiness. It is commonly used for hay fever, other allergies, and insect bites.
Loratadine can be taken in the morning since it does not cause drowsiness. Loratadine starts working within 3 hours of taking the medicine and its effects last up to 24 hours.
You do not need a prescription to take loratadine.
Directions
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Take the tablet by mouth with or without food.
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Take one tablet daily for allergy relief.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Keep away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Cautions
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Loratadine is not recommended for serious allergies and is not a substitute for epinephrine.
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Avoid drinking alcohol when you are taking this medicine as it can exacerbate side effects.
Do not use it if you:
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Are allergic to loratadine
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Have severe liver failure
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Have epilepsy
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Loratadine is not harmful in pregnancy.
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Small amounts of loratadine are secreted in the breast milk, but it has not been shown to cause harm to the baby. Consult your doctor if your baby is not feeling well.
Possible side effects
Loratadine is generally considered a safe medicine but it can cause the following symptoms:
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Headaches
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Fatigue or feeling tired
In extremely rare cases, it can cause anaphylaxis (a serious allergic reaction).
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Ingredients
Its main ingredient is loratadine which belongs to the antihistamine class of drugs. Loratadine provides temporary relief against symptoms of common allergies such as:
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Hay fever
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Red and itchy eyes (conjunctivitis)
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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
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Hives (urticaria)