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However, loratadine, desloratadine and fexofenadine seem to be less likely to make you feel sleepy than cetirizine. Yes, you can take loratadine together with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Sometimes, doctors recommend that people with a severe, itchy skin rash take 2 different antihistamines together for a few days. As well as taking a non-drowsy antihistamine like loratadine during the day, your doctor may tell you to take a sedating antihistamine at night if the itching is making it difficult to sleep.
Yes, it's fine to take loratadine together with some other types of hay fever treatment, including steroid nasal sprays such as Beconase, Rhinacort Aqua and Flixonase Nasules , or eyedrops.
Your doctor might suggest you or your child take a higher dose of loratadine up to 4 times the usual dose for severe itchy skin rash or swelling underneath the skin angioedema. There's no evidence to suggest that taking loratadine will reduce fertility in either men or women.
However, speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant. Loratadine will not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill or emergency contraception.
It will help if you do not spend too much time outside if the pollen count is high. Page last reviewed: 14 October Next review due: 14 October Loratadine Clarityn On this page About loratadine Key facts Who can and cannot take loratadine How and when to take loratadine Side effects How to cope with side effects of loratadine Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about loratadine.
About loratadine Loratadine is an antihistamine medicine that helps with the symptoms of allergies. It's used to treat: hay fever conjunctivitis red, itchy eyes eczema hives urticaria reactions to insect bites and stings some food allergies Loratadine is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine. It comes as tablets or as a liquid that you swallow.
Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? You'll usually take loratadine once a day. Loratadine is classed as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but some people still find it makes them feel slightly sleepy.
Children may have a headache and feel tired or nervous after taking loratadine. It's best not to drink alcohol while you're taking loratadine as it can make you feel sleepy. Adults and children aged 2 years and older can take loratadine. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking loratadine if you: have ever had an allergy to loratadine or any other medicines have severe liver failure have an allergy to food additives have epilepsy or another illness that puts you at risk of seizures or fits are due to have an allergy test — taking loratadine may affect the results, so you might need to stop taking it a few days before the test.
The usual dose in adults is 10mg once a day. Doses are usually lower for people with liver problems. How to take it Loratadine comes as 2 different types of tablet: ordinary and melt-in-the-mouth tablets. You can take loratadine with or without food. When to take it You may only need to take loratadine on a day when you have symptoms, for instance if you've been exposed to a trigger such as animal hair.
What if I forget to take it? Do not take 2 doses to make up for a forgotten dose. What if I take too much? Urgent advice: Contact for advice if:. Common side effects The most common side effect of loratadine is feeling sleepy. Side effects in children may include: headaches feeling tired or nervous Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, loratadine may cause a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis.
Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: feeling sleepy — try a different non-drowsy antihistamine.
If this does not help, talk to your doctor. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should normally go away after the first week of taking loratadine. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. They may be able to offer you a different antihistamine. Loratadine and pregnancy Loratadine can be taken in pregnancy. Loratadine and breastfeeding If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, you can take loratadine while breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you're taking: amiodarone, a medicine used to treat an irregular heartbeat cimetidine, an indigestion medicine erythromycin , an antibiotic ketoconazole , a medicine to treat fungal infections any medicine that makes you feel sleepy, gives you a dry mouth or makes it difficult for you to pee — taking loratadine might make these side effects worse Mixing loratadine with herbal remedies and supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with loratadine.
Ask your pharmacist for advice. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does loratadine work? Loratadine is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. Loratadine blocks the effects of histamine and so reduces these symptoms. When will I feel better?
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