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Indications/Uses
This medicine is used for the relief of symptoms associated with: Allergic rhinitis such as sneezing; runny, itchy nose; and itchy, watery eyes.
Skin allergy such as itch and rash.
Skin allergy such as itch and rash.
Dosage/Direction for Use
This medicine should be taken orally (by mouth) once a day.
Adults and Children over 12 years: 1 tablet.
Children: 6 to 12 years: 1 tablet.
2 to 5 years: 1/2 tablet.
Or, as recommended by a doctor.
Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as the patient remembers then the subsequent dose as recommended (i.e., after 24 hours).
Adults and Children over 12 years: 1 tablet.
Children: 6 to 12 years: 1 tablet.
2 to 5 years: 1/2 tablet.
Or, as recommended by a doctor.
Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as the patient remembers then the subsequent dose as recommended (i.e., after 24 hours).
Overdosage
Signs and symptoms of loratadine overdose include sleepiness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, and extrapyramidal manifestations or movement disorders such as involuntary movements, tremors and rigidity, body restlessness, muscle contractions, and changes in breathing and heart rate.
What to do when patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: If patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor.
What to do when patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: If patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
If patient is allergic to any ingredient in the product.
If patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
If patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Special Precautions
This medicine should be given with care to patients with kidney or liver disease including patients taking other drugs that affect the liver. Patients with hepatic impairment or renal insufficiency, including geriatric patients, have decreased renal clearance of the drug, and should be given a lower initial dose of loratadine.
Consult a doctor: Before taking this medication, tell the doctor if patient has kidney or liver disease. The patient may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Consult a doctor: Before taking this medication, tell the doctor if patient has kidney or liver disease. The patient may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Adverse Reactions
Undesirable effects with loratadine are rare, dose-related, and are usually temporary and mild in severity.
The most common undesirable effects include headache, drowsiness, fatigue (excessive tiredness), insomnia (sleeplessness), nervousness, hyperkinesia (hyperactivity), malaise (feeling of bodily discomfort), wheezing, upper respiratory tract infection, dry mouth, epistaxis (nose bleed), sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomatitis (inflammation in the mouth or tongue), tooth disorder, conjunctivitis (irritation and redness of the thin membrane covering the eye), and rash.
The following side effects have been reported rarely in postmarketing studies: abnormal liver function including jaundice, hepatitis, and hepatic necrosis (death of liver cells), alopecia (hair loss), anaphylaxis (rare, life-threatening allergic reaction), breast enlargement, erythema multiforme (a skin condition characterized by symmetrical, red, raised skin areas all over the body), peripheral edema, seizure, and thrombocytopenia (decreased number of platelets).
The following undesirable effects have been reported in at least 1 child or adult patient receiving loratadine in clinical studies: Nervous system: Agitation, amnesia, anxiety, asthenia (weakness), confusion, decreased libido, depression, dizziness, dysphonia (difficulty in speaking), gloomy dreams, hypertonia (muscle stiffness), hypoesthesia (abnormally decreased to sensitivity to sensory stimuli), impaired concentration, irritability, migraine, paresthesia (sensation of tingling, pricking or numbness of the skin), tremor, vertigo.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (expectoration of blood), hiccup, laryngitis, nasal dryness, sinusitis, sneezing.
Cardiovascular: Hypertension, hypotension, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, syncope (fainting/temporary loss of consciousness), tachycardia (rapid heart rate).
Gastrointestinal: Altered salivation, altered taste, anorexia (loss of appetite), constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence (gassiness), gastritis, increased appetite, loose stools, nausea, vomiting.
Ocular (Eye) and Otic (Ear): Altered lacrimation (secretion of tears), blepharospasm (eyelid spasm, continuous blinking, blurred vision, earache, eye pain, tinnitus (ringing in ears).
Allergic Reactions: Angioedema (characterized by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and sometimes of the hands and feet), light sensitivity, pruritus (itching), purpura (small purple-red marks in skin or other tissue caused by bleeding), urticaria/rash.
Other undesirable effects: Arthralgia (joint pain), back pain, breast pain, chest pain, dermatitis, dry hair, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, fever, flushing, impotence, increased sweating, influenza-like symptoms, leg cramps, menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), myalgia (muscle aches), rigors (shaking), thirst, urinary retention (difficulty urinating), urine discoloration, vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina), viral infections, weight gain.
The most common undesirable effects include headache, drowsiness, fatigue (excessive tiredness), insomnia (sleeplessness), nervousness, hyperkinesia (hyperactivity), malaise (feeling of bodily discomfort), wheezing, upper respiratory tract infection, dry mouth, epistaxis (nose bleed), sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomatitis (inflammation in the mouth or tongue), tooth disorder, conjunctivitis (irritation and redness of the thin membrane covering the eye), and rash.
The following side effects have been reported rarely in postmarketing studies: abnormal liver function including jaundice, hepatitis, and hepatic necrosis (death of liver cells), alopecia (hair loss), anaphylaxis (rare, life-threatening allergic reaction), breast enlargement, erythema multiforme (a skin condition characterized by symmetrical, red, raised skin areas all over the body), peripheral edema, seizure, and thrombocytopenia (decreased number of platelets).
The following undesirable effects have been reported in at least 1 child or adult patient receiving loratadine in clinical studies: Nervous system: Agitation, amnesia, anxiety, asthenia (weakness), confusion, decreased libido, depression, dizziness, dysphonia (difficulty in speaking), gloomy dreams, hypertonia (muscle stiffness), hypoesthesia (abnormally decreased to sensitivity to sensory stimuli), impaired concentration, irritability, migraine, paresthesia (sensation of tingling, pricking or numbness of the skin), tremor, vertigo.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (expectoration of blood), hiccup, laryngitis, nasal dryness, sinusitis, sneezing.
Cardiovascular: Hypertension, hypotension, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, syncope (fainting/temporary loss of consciousness), tachycardia (rapid heart rate).
Gastrointestinal: Altered salivation, altered taste, anorexia (loss of appetite), constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence (gassiness), gastritis, increased appetite, loose stools, nausea, vomiting.
Ocular (Eye) and Otic (Ear): Altered lacrimation (secretion of tears), blepharospasm (eyelid spasm, continuous blinking, blurred vision, earache, eye pain, tinnitus (ringing in ears).
Allergic Reactions: Angioedema (characterized by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and sometimes of the hands and feet), light sensitivity, pruritus (itching), purpura (small purple-red marks in skin or other tissue caused by bleeding), urticaria/rash.
Other undesirable effects: Arthralgia (joint pain), back pain, breast pain, chest pain, dermatitis, dry hair, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, fever, flushing, impotence, increased sweating, influenza-like symptoms, leg cramps, menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), myalgia (muscle aches), rigors (shaking), thirst, urinary retention (difficulty urinating), urine discoloration, vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina), viral infections, weight gain.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C.
Action
This medicine contains loratadine, an anti-allergy. Loratadine blocks the action of naturally occurring histamine, a substance that causes allergy. Loratadine is less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness than the older class of anti-allergy medicines.
MedsGo Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
Features
Dosage Strength
10mg
Drug Ingredients
- Loratadine
Drug Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Loratadine
Registration Number
DRP-852
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)
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