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Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine that relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergy. It usually works within 60 minutes and can relieve symptoms for up to 24 hours.
Name & Dosage | x30 Tablets (1 Month) |
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Loratadine 10mg Tablets (1 Month) |
£1.45 | |||
Loratadine 10mg Tablets (2 Months) |
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Loratadine 10mg Tablets (3 Months) |
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Loratadine 10mg Tablets (6 Months) |
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Medication class | Non-drowsy antihistamine |
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Mechanism of action | Blocks histamine relief |
Active ingredient | Loratadine |
Strength | 10mg |
Effective within | 1-2 hours |
Dosage Instructions | Take one tablet daily |
Manufacturer | Galpharm, Bells healthcare, Teva, Ranbaxy, Almus, Relonchem |
Use with alcohol | Use with alcohol |
Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine tablet. It works by blocking the release of histamine, a chemical released by the body on exposure to an allergen, such as pollen.
Loratadine is used to treat symptoms of hay fever and allergy, such as:
It takes around 1-2 hours for loratadine to work. The effects can last for up to 24 hours.
You should not take more than one loratadine tablet per day. If you have accidentally taken 20mg loratadine, it is unlikely to cause any harm. However, the maximum dosage is one tablet per day.
Active ingredient: Loratadine 10mg
Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, pre-gelatinised maize starch, maize starch, and magnesium stearate.
Important note: Whilst the active ingredient remains the same, there may be differences in the rest of the ingredients. Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medication.
Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine. However, drowsiness is listed as a side effect and affects up to 10% of users.
Take one tablet (10mg) daily.
As is the case with most medication, side effects are possible. Loratadine side effects include:
Common: Affecting up to 10% of users:
You should always report all side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
There are no known long-term side effects associated with loratadine.
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if:
Do not take loratadine if:
Loratadine is safe to take with most medication. Let you doctor or pharmacist know if you are taking:
You can take loratadine during pregnancy.
Loratadine is safe to take during pregnancy for most women. Small amounts of loratadine is present in breastmilk, but not enough to cause harm to the feeding infant. You should always check with your doctor or nurse.
You should only give loratadine to your dog if it has been prescribed by a vet.
Yes, loratadine is available as a liquid or syrup.
No, you can not take the two together.
Yes, you can buy loratadine over the counter.
Yes, there are no interactions.
The max dose of loratadine is 10mg daily. Any more than this is considered an overdose. Do not take more than prescribed.
No, weight gain is not a listed side effect.
You can take loratadine every day, for as long as you have symptoms; or as long as the allergen is present.
It does not matter what time of day you take a tablet.
Loratadine is available on the NHS, but this is at the discretion of your doctor. Most of the time, patients are told to buy loratadine over the counter.
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