Question 1

what is the loratadine maximum dosage?

Accepted Answer

Why ?: Studies during development showed that the body was very tolerant to loratadine, with no significant side effects at twice the recommended dosage. However, they also found that there was no increased benefit with twice the dosage over the normal dose. Why take more if there is no benefit ?

Question 2

can i take 2 claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms are not controlled with a normal dose, you should be evaluated for other causes and treatments. 2nd-generation antihistamines like Claritin (loratadine) are usually very safe, and we sometimes recommend doses higher-than-normal doses for certain conditions. But these conditions are best managed with the help of your doctor--see your doctor before taking more than the recommended dose.

Question 3

is it safe to take 20 mg loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but why ?: Studies of loritadine show the medication is well tolerated at twice the recommended 10 mg dose. However, the same studies show no added benefit of the double dose in symptom relief over the regular dose schedule.

Question 4

what is claritin/loratadine used for?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal allergies: Claritin, available otc as generic loratadine, is a nonsedating antihistamine, often used for seasonal allergic rhinitis. It is good medicine with low incidence of side effects, thus made available otc quite sometimes ago. It's also sold in combo with decongestant, claritin-d, for those having much trouble with nasal congestion. If u have trouble and Loratadine not adequate, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

i'm 28 weeks is loratadine ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are pregnancy category B medications which means that animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. That said, I frequently use these medications with my pregnant patients. Allegra (fexofenadine) is category C so avoid this medication if possible.

Question 6

can you take loratadine and certrizine?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Both medications are in the same class called non-sedating antihistamines and are effective for 24 hours. They should not be taken at the same time, but you can try both separately to see which is more effective for you.

Question 7

how much claritin (loratadine) to take?

Accepted Answer

Usual dose: The usual dose of Claritin (loratadine) for people 12 years old and older is 10 mg once a day.

Question 8

can i have both loratadine and cetrizine?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Both medications are in the same class called non-sedating antihistamines and are effective for 24 hours. They should not be taken at the same time, but you can try both separately to see which is more effective for you.

Question 9

will claritin (loratadine) d help my cold?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine): Claritin (loratadine) is an anti-histamine and is generally used to treat allergies and not colds.  Sometimes, though, an anti-histamine can have a drying effect in the nose and cold symptoms can possibly be improved somewhat.

Question 10

how often can i take claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

Depends, 1 daily: If you are using Claritin for control of allergic nasal and eye symptoms, one tablet a day is all you need. If you are using Claritin for other medical condition such as chronic hives then your allergist may recommend a higher dose such as twice daily or even 3 times daily. If you are using Claritin more than once a day you should be using the medication under direct allergist supervision.

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