Loratadine Tablets

Loratadine 10mg is effective in quickly relieving hay fever symptoms for many individuals. It usually stars working within hours of taking, however response times can vary based on individual factors. In order to get the most effective relief, consistent daily use as prescribed in recommended.

Yes! Loratadine Tablets are effective in treating hives and certain other skin allergic reactions. The medication helps by reducing itching and the size and number of hives. While it is effective for many, it’s essential to consult your doctor or pharmacist for the most appropriate treatment for your specific condition.

Loratadine 10mg Tablets can be used for severe allergy symptoms, but its effectiveness may vary as its primary designed to treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching.

In cases of extremely severe allergies, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend additional or alternative treatments. It’s important to discuss the severity of your allergies with a medication professional to determine the best course of action.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

However, as a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Loratadine Tablets during pregnancy. You should also avoid taking this medication if you are breast-feeding as this treatment passes into the mother’s milk.

Loratadine is commonly classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine as it doesn’t pass easily through the blood-brain barrier, reducing the likelihood of causing drowsiness. However, sensitivity varies among individuals, and a small percentage may still experience some drowsiness.

Both Loratadine and Cetirizine are effective antihistamines for treating allergic reactions such as sneezing, runny nose, and red/watery/itchy eyes. The choice between them often depends on personal response and preference. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the best option for your allergies.

It’s generally advised to avoid alcohol while taking medications. However, Loratadine Tablets have not been shown to add to the effects of an alcoholic drink. Despite this, drinking alcohol can still impair your reactions and judgement.

In clinical trials that assessed driving ability, no impairment was observed in patients taking loratadine. Loratadine Tablets are not expected to cause you to be drowsy or less alert, however, very rarely some people experience drowsiness, which may affect their ability to drive.

It’s important to check how you react to Loratadine Tablets before attempting to drive or use machinery.

There are no special storage instructions for Loratadine Tablets, but they should be kept in their original packaging. Also keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Loratadine Tablets must not be used after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and foil after ‘EXP’. This date refers to the last day of that month. It’s good practice to check this date when the medication arrives to check the expiration date.

Loratadine Tablets should be disposed of responsibly to ensure that they do not harm the environment or others. They should not be thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet. Instead, take them to a local pharmacy to ensure they are disposed of safely and responsibly.

Yes! You can buy Loratadine Tablets online, as well as other medication, from trusted pharmacies, such as e-Surgery. Before you buy your medication online, check whether the website has the MHRA and GPhC logos – this will ensure that any medication you buy online is genuine.

e-Surgery has a free ‘Ask-a-Pharmacist’ service where you can talk to a trained UK pharmacist and receive professional healthcare advice. Alternatively, the BNF website has additional information available about Loratadine.