Breast-feeding: The safety of loratadine has not been established for women who are breast-feeding. Women who are breast-feeding should not take loratadine. Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children younger than 2 years of age.
For children between the ages of 2 and 12, do not give this medication for longer than 14 days, unless recommended by a doctor. If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed. Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication.
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About this Medication. How does this medication work? What will it do for me? Acne Doctor Discussion Guide. Acne: Fact vs Myth Quiz. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: feeling sleepy — try a different non-drowsy antihistamine. If this does not help, talk to your doctor. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should normally go away after the first week of taking loratadine. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe.
They may be able to offer you a different antihistamine. Loratadine and pregnancy Loratadine can be taken in pregnancy. Loratadine and breastfeeding If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, you can take loratadine while breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you're taking: amiodarone, a medicine used to treat an irregular heartbeat cimetidine, an indigestion medicine erythromycin , an antibiotic ketoconazole , a medicine to treat fungal infections any medicine that makes you feel sleepy, gives you a dry mouth or makes it difficult for you to pee — taking loratadine might make these side effects worse Mixing loratadine with herbal remedies and supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with loratadine.
Ask your pharmacist for advice. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does loratadine work? Loratadine is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. Loratadine blocks the effects of histamine and so reduces these symptoms.
When will I feel better? You should start to feel better within an hour. How long should I take loratadine for? It depends on why you're taking it. Is it safe to take loratadine for a long time? Can I drink alcohol with it? Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? You can eat and drink normally while taking loratadine. Can I drive or ride a bike with it?
What's the difference between loratadine and other antihistamines? What's the difference between loratadine and other non-drowsy antihistamines? Can I take it with painkillers? Can I take 2 different antihistamines together? Do not take 2 antihistamines together unless recommended by your doctor. Can I take loratadine with other hay fever treatments? Can I take loratadine at higher doses than on the packet? Taking high doses of loratadine is not suitable for everyone though.
Speak to your doctor if you think loratadine is not working for you. Will it affect my fertility? Will it affect my contraception?
Can lifestyle changes relieve hay fever? Tips for when you're outside Do not cut grass or walk on grass. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Use Loratadine Claritin 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. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or allergy medicine is only for short-term use. Measure liquid medicine with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon. 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. Loratadine is used when needed. Do not use this medicine more than once in a hour period.
Do not use two doses at one time. Do not try to push the tablet through the foil. After you remove the tablet from the blister package, immediately place it on your tongue and close your mouth. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with or without water. Do not use loratadine to treat hives that are bruised or blistered, that are an unusual color, or that do not itch. Call your doctor if you have this type of hives. Stop taking loratadine and call your doctor if your hives do not improve during the first 3 days of your treatment or if your hives last longer than 6 weeks.
If you do not know the cause of your hives, call your doctor. If you are taking loratadine to treat hives, and you develop any of the following symptoms, get emergency medical help right away: difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing; swelling in and around the mouth or swelling of the tongue; wheezing; drooling; dizziness; or loss of consciousness. These may be symptoms of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
If your doctor suspects that you may experience anaphylaxis with your hives, he may prescribe an epinephrine injector EpiPen. Do not use loratadine in place of the epinephrine injector. This medication may be recommended for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom and away from light. Use the orally disintegrating tablets immediately after you remove them from the blister package, and within 6 months after you open the outer foil pouch.
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