Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s works by reducing a chemical substance called Histamine from the body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s

Headache

Drowsiness

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Sleeplessness

Stomach pain

Diarrhea

Hives and wheezing severe

Difficulty in breathing severe

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

Impaired liver function severe

Influenza

Uses of Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Allergic rhinitis
Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s is used for temporary treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergies which may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.

Utricaria
Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s is also used for the treatment of symptoms of Utricaria namely skin rashes, hives, and bumps.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-3 hours of administration.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine last for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding owing to the risk of adverse effects on the infant. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued.

When not to use?

Allergy
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of allergy to Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s or Desloratadine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding owing to the risk of adverse effects on the infant. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued.

General Warnings

Use in elderly
This medicine is not recommended for use in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are very high.

Phenylketonuria
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from Phenylketonuria especially when Phenylalanine is present along with the active component which is Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s.

Sedation
This medicine generally doesn’t cause sedation. However, caution should be exercised and activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided after taking this medicine. The likelihood of sedation is high if it is consumed along with alcohol or other medications known to cause sedation.

Bruised hives
This medicine should not be used for hives that are bruised or blistered.

Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, confusion, increased heart rate, and seizures.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Carbamazepine moderate

Clarithromycin moderate

Ketoconazole moderate

Cimetidine moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a liver disease or impaired liver function. Report any such instance to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a kidney disease or impaired kidney function. Report any such instance to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Loratine tablet 10 mg 10?s as prescribed by the doctor. You should ensure that consumption does not exceed the daily prescribed limit. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse after taking this medicine.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

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dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
ALLERGY RELIEF [Internet].
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22 July 2019