Medicines/Generics/Loratadine

Loratadine

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Overview

Loratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Loratadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, hay fever , itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms . Loratadine is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions

Indications

Contraindications

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if loratadine is safe to use if you have ever had: kidney disease; or liver disease. The disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to loratadine: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: fast or uneven heart rate; severe headache; or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; Common loratadine side effects may include: headache; feeling tired or drowsy; stomach pain, vomiting; dry mouth; or feeling nervous or hyperactive. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to loratadine or to desloratadine (Clarinex). Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. Some chewable dosage forms of loratadine may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using these forms of loratadine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney disease.

High Risk Groups

Adult Dosage

10 to 0 mg (5 (5)) 24 hourly PO — Scraped Dose — Use loratadine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cold or allergy medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Loratadine is usually taken once per day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not crush, chew, or break the regular tablet . Swallow the pill whole. A child's dose is based on age and some forms of loratadine are not for use in children younger than 6 years old. Carefully follow the dosing instructions provided with this medicine . Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. To take the orally disintegrating tablet (Claritin RediTab, Alavert): Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take it. Open the package and peel back the foil. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet. Use dry hands to remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Child Dosage

5 mg/kg (5 (5)) 24 hourly Oral — Dose for 2-7 Yrs of Children

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Other drugs may interact with loratadine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Storage

syrup Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.

Available Brands in Pakistan

141 active brands listed alphabetically.

Loratadine

Available Brands in Pakistan

ABROTIN

ADIN

ALAVERT

ALERFREE

ALERSAP

ALEZE

ALFALOR

ALGAC

ALGECARE

ALGICARE

ALLERWOOD

ALLORAT

ALOR

ALORAN

ALORD

ALTEN

AMBOZIAL

ANTIAL

ANTIMIN

ANTI- SNEEZE

ARETADINE

ATADINE

ATADINE

AXALOR

BACLOR

CAPELLA

CELESTIN

CELESTIN

CLARIDINE

CLARIN

CLAZIN

CLINTOL

CONRAT

DINCLOR

DINSAVE

DYTADINE

EGZOX

ERATA

EXIGENTIN

EZITINE

FESTAHIST

FLORET

FOZIL

FREND

HARRIDIN

HEISIL

HICO-OD

HISPLEX

HISROL

HISTA

HISTADINE

HISTAMAC

HISTAMAC

HISTANIL

HISTAR

HISTAWEL

HISTORAT

I-TADIN

I-TADINE

JADE

KLARATIL

KORAT

L-DIEN

L-DIN

LEKSUS

LEXIDEX

L ION

LIRIS

LOHIST

LOIN

LOINE

LOLERGY

LOR

LOR-10

LORACENT

LORAGIX

LORAMINE

LORANEES