Loratadine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Loratadine is used -
Mild
Is the use of Loratadine safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Loratadine in pregnant women.
Is the use of Loratadine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Loratadine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Loratadine on the Kidneys?
Loratadine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Loratadine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Loratadine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Loratadine on the Heart?
You can take Loratadine without any fear of damage to the heart.
Loratadine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loratadine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loratadine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Loratadine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Loratadine since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Loratadine may have some adverse effects on the body.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Loratadine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loratadine
It is safe to take Loratadine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loratadine
Information about the interaction of Loratadine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claritin® (loratadine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 790-791
