Zelet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Allergy are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Zelet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Zelet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zelet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zelet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Zelet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zelet related warnings talks about Zelet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zelet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zelet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Zelet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Zelet 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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Is the use of Zelet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zelet safely.
Is the use of Zelet safe during breastfeeding?
Zelet may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zelet on the Kidneys?
Zelet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zelet on the Liver?
Zelet has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zelet on the Heart?
Zelet is completely safe for the heart.
Zelet 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 Zelet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zelet habit forming or addictive?
Zelet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zelet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Taking Zelet may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zelet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zelet
Taking Zelet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zelet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zelet with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
