To date, the most prescribed allergy medicine is loratadine. He has proven effective against various manifestations of an allergic reaction.
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The composition of the drug
Loratadine is a product of a domestic manufacturer, which, for ease of use, is issued in several forms:
- baby syrup. For the best dosage a measuring spoon is provided;
- effervescent tablets with a yellowish tinge;
- whitish tablets.
This is an anti-allergic drug of 2 generations. The active substance is loratadine, which is a histamine blocker. As a result, the synthesis of histamine in the body is reduced, in the future, the allergic reaction does not develop, the symptoms manifested pass.
In addition to the active component, Loratadine contains in its composition various auxiliary ingredients based on the form of release of the medication.
The tablets consist of the following substances:
- corn starch;
- magnesium
- silicon;
- cellulose;
- sodium;
- lactose free;
- talcum powder.
Effervescent tablets consist of the following inactive components:
- polysorbate;
- sodium;
- povidone;
- lactose free;
- citric acid;
- macrogol.
Children's syrup consists of the following excipients:
- citric acid;
- Sahara;
- flavoring;
- purified water;
- sodium;
- propylene glycol.
Auxiliary components do not have a therapeutic effect.They are necessary for better digestibility of the active substance, giving the necessary form to the drug.
What is Loratadin prescribed for?
Loratadine is well tolerated. Against the background of its intake, addiction to the active substance does not occur. Due to this, this medicine is widely used for the treatment of allergies of various origins.
Loratadine tablets are prescribed to the adult population in the presence of the listed pathologies:
- rhinitis of a seasonal, year-round appearance;
- conjunctivitis;
- hay fever;
- dermatosis;
- Quincke's edema.
In pediatrics, Loratadine is used for the above pathologies:
- rhinitis;
- individual reaction to insect bites;
- dermatitis;
- food allergies.
Loratadin is often prescribed as a complex therapy of pathologies of the respiratory system. Pediatricians recommend taking medication for the treatment of pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis.
This antihistamine drug has an advantage over other drugs. During its use, there is no sedative effect. The active component of loratadine does not adversely affect attention, the nervous, cardiovascular system. The medicine does not affect the accuracy of the work, driving a vehicle.
Instructions for use of tablets and syrup
Loratadine should be drunk strictly according to the doctor's prescription when the initial symptoms appear. A medication in any form is taken at the same time before meals. Loratadine tablets are indicated for adults and children from 12 years of age. The recommended dose is 1 tablet. once. If necessary, children under 12 years old are recommended to drink ½ table. once a day.
Effervescent loratadine must be dissolved in a glass of water. This form should not be resorbed and chewed. For adults, children from 12 years old, it is shown to dissolve 1 tablet, for children under 12 years old - ½ table. once a day.
Loratadine suspension is ready to use. It does not require preliminary dilution with water. The medicine is prescribed for adults and children. The dosage of the suspension is determined by the attending physician. Usually, adults are shown to drink 10 ml of the drug, children - 5 ml once a day.
The therapeutic course of loratadine lasts from 1 to 2 weeks. In exceptional cases, treatment lasts for a month. The active component of the drug does not cause addiction, therefore, to achieve the desired result, the medicine is allowed to drink a long course.
Important! If skin tests are necessary to detect allergens, Loratadine must be canceled at least one week before the expected date.
During pregnancy and lactation
The instructions for use describe that Loratadine is not allowed to be used during pregnancy. Since the active component of this drug easily enters the fetus through the placental barrier.
It is not recommended to drink this medicine for lactating women. Because the active substance through breast milk enters the baby’s body. If this need arose, then at the time of treatment with Loratadine it is better to transfer the child to artificial feeding.
Drug interaction
Typically, loratadine is well tolerated in combination with other medications.
But this medicine should be taken with caution with the following drugs:
- with antibiotics, which have a wide spectrum of action, this threatens to increase the concentration of antihistamines in the blood;
- with antidepressants, a decrease in the effectiveness of the medication for allergies is possible;
- with erythromycin, fluconazole, the saturation of the plasma with loratadine changes.
It is forbidden to drink loratadine simultaneously with other antihistamines. In order to avoid undesirable reactions from the body, it is necessary to consult a doctor before combining drugs.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Loratadine is not indicated for use in the following situations:
- with intolerance to the active component and auxiliary ingredients;
- during the bearing of the child;
- during breastfeeding;
- children under 2 years of age.
If the patient suffers from serious pathologies of the kidneys, liver, then taking the medication should be carried out under the strict supervision of a doctor. Patients with renal failure require a reduction in the usual dosage. Adults are usually prescribed 5 mg daily. It is possible to conduct treatment every other day with 10 mg of loratadine.
During treatment with this antihistamine, an unwanted reaction from the body may develop, which is manifested by the following symptoms:
- vomiting
- abdominal pains;
- increased gas formation;
- nervousness
- nausea
- headache;
- insomnia;
- decreased attention;
- excitability;
- dry mouth
- spasms of calves;
- tachycardia;
- back pain;
- sneezing
- rash of the skin;
- nasal congestion;
- coughing
- shortness of breath;
- anaphylactic shock;
- fever;
- chills;
- vaginitis;
- pain in the ears.
When the above clinical picture appears, it is necessary to stop taking the medication, get a doctor's consultation about the possibility of adjusting the dose, continuing treatment with this drug.
Overdose cases are manifested by drowsiness, headache, tachycardia. If the patient has taken a large dosage of loratadine, it is urgent to rinse the stomach, use activated charcoal. With acute symptoms of intoxication, medical attention is needed, hospitalization may be required.
Allergy drug analogues
Sometimes selection of Loratadin analogues is required. Typically, this situation occurs when the active component is intolerant.
Most often, the replacement is made with the following drugs:
- Suprastin, which is widely known as an anti-exudative, antihistamine. It is used for emergency elimination of symptoms, a treatment course. Suprastin can be treated in children from the first year of life. The medicine is available in tablet and injection form;
- Cetrin is a histamine blocker, used to relieve swelling, eliminate intoxication of the body. The drug is available in drops, tablets, syrup. Appointed from 2 years of age;
- Diazolin, which is a drug that has been tested for years. The medicine is used for many types of allergic manifestations. It is prescribed for adults and children from 2 years. It is published in the form of granules, tablets. Diazolin has a sedative, calming effect.
The selection of analogues should be done with a doctor who will prescribe the necessary substitute based on the age and condition of the patient.
Loratadine is a widely used allergy remedy that will eliminate various types of allergic reactions.
