Review the side-effects of Loratadine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Agistam, Alavert, Claritin, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Tavist Non-Sedating, Wal-itin
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Loratadine
Loratadine(Agistam) generic is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conditions. It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.Trade Names for Loratadine
India :
Tuxyne (10mg/500mg/30mg/5mg/60mg) |
Alaspan |
Alaspan |
Alaspan |
LD |
Lorfast Meltab |
Lorid |
Loridin |
Loridin |
Loridin |
Lorly |
Tirlor |
Lorfast-D |
Loridin-D |
Aclor |
Alaspan |
Alaspan (30 ml) |
Alaspan (60 ml) |
Alerta |
Algyfree
International :
Agistam, Alavert, Claritin, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Tavist Non-Sedating, Wal-itin
