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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Loratadine
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Loratadine uses
Loratadine is a derivative of azatadine and a second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Unlike most classical antihistamines (histamine H1 antagonists) it lacks central nervous system depressing effects such as drowsiness.
Indication: A self-medication that is used alone or in combination with pseudoephedrine sulfate for the symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Also used for the symptomatic relief of pruritus, erythema, and urticaria associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria in patients (not for children under 6 unless directed by a clincian).
Loratadine is a long acting second generation antihistamine that is similar in structure to cyproheptadine and azatadine. The pharmacology of Loratadine is similar to other antihistamines, but unlike other H1-blockers, loratidine is shown to exhibit competitive, specific, and selective antagonism of H1 receptors. The exact mechanism of this interaction is unknown, but disposition of the drug suggests that loratadine's prolonged antagonism of histamine may be due to the drug's slow dissociation from the receptor or the formation of the active metabolite, desloratadine. Loratadine does not penetrate the CNS effectively and has a low affinity for CNS H1-receptors.
Loratadine available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Alavert 10 mg tablet | 0.64 USD |
| Alavert d-12 allergy-sinus tablet | 0.68 USD |
| Allergy relief 10 mg tablet | 0.07 USD |
| CVS Pharmacy allergy relief 10 mg tablet | 0.44 USD |
| CVS Pharmacy loratadine 10 mg tablet | 0.52 USD |
| CVS Pharmacy loratadine-d 24hr tablet | 0.89 USD |
| Child's claritin 5 mg tablet chew | 1.02 USD |
| Claritin 10 mg reditabs | 1.4 USD |
| Claritin 10 mg tablet | 1.48 USD |
| Claritin 30 10 mg tablet Box | 29.99 USD |
| Claritin-d 12 hour tablet sa | 2.46 USD |
| Claritin-d 24 hour tablet sa | 1.43 USD |
| LORATADINE 10MG TABLET | |
| Lisinopril 10 mg tablet | 0.99 USD |
| Lisinopril 100% powder | 21.6 USD |
| Lisinopril 2.5 mg tablet | 0.64 USD |
| Lisinopril 20 mg tablet | 1.07 USD |
| Lisinopril 30 mg tablet | 1.51 USD |
| Lisinopril 40 mg tablet | 1.26 USD |
| Lisinopril 5 mg tablet | 0.96 USD |
| Loratadine 10 mg tablet | 0.47 USD |
| Loratadine-d 24hr tablet | 1.11 USD |
| Prinivil 10 mg tablet | 1.15 USD |
| Prinivil 20 mg tablet | 1.23 USD |
| Prinivil 40 mg tablet | 2.4 USD |
| Prinivil 5 mg tablet | 1.11 USD |
| Qc loratadine 10 mg tablet | 0.08 USD |
| Syrup; Oral; Loratadine 1 mg / ml | |
| Syrup; Oral; Loratadine 5 mg / 5 ml | |
| Tablets, Effervescent; Oral; Loratadine 10 mg | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Loratadine 10 mg | |
| Tablets, Orally Disintegrating; Oral; Loratadine 10 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Loratadine 10 mg | |
| Tavist nd 10 mg tablet | 0.74 USD |
| Wal-itin 10 mg tablet | 0.7 USD |
| Zestril 10 mg tablet | 1.43 USD |
| Zestril 2.5 mg tablet | 0.79 USD |
| Zestril 20 mg tablet | 1.25 USD |
| Zestril 30 mg tablet | 2.4 USD |
| Zestril 40 mg tablet | 2.48 USD |
| Zestril 5 mg tablet | 1.54 USD |
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References
- Dailymed."WAL ITIN (LORATADINE) TABLET [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."LORATADINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "loratadine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Loratadine?Depending on the reaction of the Loratadine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Loratadine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Loratadine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Loratadine, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Loratadine consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Loratadine useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Loratadine is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Loratadine drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Loratadine is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 2 | 100.0% | |
Twelve visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Loratadine drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 6-10mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 7 | 58.3% | |
| 1-5mg | 3 | 25.0% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 8.3% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 8.3% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Loratadine drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Loratadine drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Loratadine need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 3 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Loratadine drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before food | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 2 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology