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Loratadine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Loratadine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Loratadine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Loratadine Pronunciation : lor at a deen ICD Code : Y55.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antihistamines And DecongestantsTrade Names/Brand Names of Loratadine
India :
Claridin (10 mg) |
Lorinol |
Lormeg (30 ml) |
Claridin |
Roletra |
Zelet -10 |
Lt One |
Alaspan (30 ml) |
Prodin |
Tidor
International :
Agistam, Alavert, Claritin, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Tavist Non-Sedating, Wal-itin
Why is Loratadine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conditions. It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.When should Loratadine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in pregnant women, newborns.What is the dosage of Loratadine?
Po- Adults: 10 mg daily as a single dose.Children: <30kg- 5 mg once a day; > 30 kg: 10 mg once a day.
How should Loratadine be taken?
It comes as a tablet, syrup, and suspension to take by mouth with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Loratadine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with liver or kidney disease, and epilepsy.• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Loratadine?
Most Common - Fatigue, giddiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, nausea and drowsiness.Metabolic - Increased tears, salivation, flushing, impotence, increased sweating and thirst.
Body as a Whole - Swelling in the extremities, weakness, back pain, blurred vision, chest pain, earache, eye pain, fever, leg cramps, uneasiness, rigors, ringing in the ear and weight gain.
Heart - High/low blood pressure, palpitations, fast heart rate and fainting.
Central Nervous System - Increased muscle tone, tingling, tremor and unsteadiness.
Gastrointestinal - Altered taste, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, hiccups, increased appetite, loose stools and vomiting.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Psychiatric - Agitation, memory loss, confusion, decreased sexual drive, depression, impaired concentration, sleeplessness and irritability.
Reproductive - Breast pain, painful menstruation and vaginal inflammation.
Respiratory System - Asthma, coughing, difficulty in breathing, bloodstained sputum, nasal dryness, inflammation of sinus and sneezing.
