| What is Loratadine?
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Loratadine is an antihistamine that relieves the sneezing, runny nose, stuffiness, itching, and tearing eyes caused by hay fever. It is also prescribed for relief of the swollen, red, itchy patches of skin labeled chronic hives. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Loratadine?
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Loratadine side effects may include dry mouth, fatigue, headache, and sleepiness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Loratadine side effects may include
abdominal discomfort or pain, abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, back pain, blurred vision, breast enlargement, breast pain, bronchitis, change in salivation, change in taste, chest pain, confusion, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), constipation, coughing, coughing up blood, decreased sensitivity to stimulation, decreased sex drive, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, difficulty concentrating, difficulty speaking, discoloration of urine, dizziness, dry hair, dry skin, earache, eye pain, fainting, fatigue, fever, flushing, gas, general feeling of illness, hair loss, hepatitis, hiccups, high blood pressure, hives, hyperactivity, impotence, increased appetite, increased or decreased eye tearing, increased sweating, indigestion, inflammation of the mouth, insomnia, irritability, itching, joint pain, laryngitis, leg cramps, loss of appetite, loose stools, low blood pressure, memory loss, menstrual changes, migraine, muscle pain, nasal congestion or dryness, nausea, nervousness, nosebleeds,
palpitations, rapid heartbeat, rash, ringing in ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, sinus inflammation, skin inflammation, sneezing, sore throat, stiffness, stomach
inflammation, swelling, thirst, tingling, toothache, tremor, twitching of the eye, upper respiratory infection, urinary changes, vaginal inflammation, vertigo, viral
infection, vomiting, weakness, weight gain, wheezing, and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Loratadine taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Loratadine provided by your doctor.
Loratadine is available in syrup, regular tablets, and rapidly dissolving tablets called Reditabs. The Reditabs should be placed on the tongue rather than swallowed. They disintegrate rapidly and can be taken with or without water.
If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed.
Do not take two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Loratadine with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Loratadine. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Although no harmful interactions with Loratadine have been reported, there is a theoretical possibility of an interaction with
antibiotics, cimetidine, and ketoconazole. |
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| How should I store Loratadine?
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Store Loratadine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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