Question 1

if i take claritin (loratadine) but it doesn't work because i have a more intense cold with allergies, can i take something else tonight like benedryl?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Claritin (loratadine) will only relieve symptoms due to allergy not a viral cold. There are OTC medications for cold-related symptoms. Since you have not mentioned any of your symptoms from which you seek relief, Its not possible to make specific recommendation. You may ask your pharmacist for assistance in selecting the best medication for you, especially given your existing meds.

Question 2

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 3

how long does claritin (loratadine) take to work?

Accepted Answer

About 1.5 hours: The onset of clinical symptom relief is about 1.5 hours for claritin (loratadine).  To read the study that compares this to zyrtec and Allegra go to: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/15176489.

Question 4

how long does claritin (loratadine) d take to work?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine) D: Hello, this is a complicated answer in that claritin-d is a combination medication. The onset of Claritin is within 3 hours and the pseudofed will begin it's effects in the nasal cavity within 30 minutes.

Question 5

how much time does it take claritin (loratadine) to work?

Accepted Answer

Within 1-2 hrs: Claritin (loratadine) is well-absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and its effect is often felt within 1-2 hours. Claritin is metabolized in the liver into Desloratadine (the main ingredient in clarinex) which can stay in your system for many hours, allowing these antihistamines to be dosed once daily.

Question 6

how long should it take for my claritin (loratadine) to work?

Accepted Answer

1-2 hours: Most medications take one to two hours to be absorbed into the blood stream. Some, such as steroids, need to be taken for several days to build up to their full effect, but this is not the case with antihistamines.

Question 7

does it take a few times for claritin (loratadine) d to work?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Many patients will experience relief of symptoms with Claritin (loratadine) d within 1.5 hours even with one dose.  However, more continued doses will establish a steady state and perhaps provide even a little better relief.

Question 8

how long does it take childrens claritin (loratadine) to work?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: If there are absolutely no improvements in about a week, i tend to switch people over to zyrtec. It can be a little sedating for some, but I have found it to be much more effective than claritin (loratadine).

Question 9

is it possible to have the common cold and be taking loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Medication question: Yes. Of course. Loratadine is a non-sedating anti-histamine used for symptomatic relief.

Question 10

can you tell me if "equate childrens loratadine syrup" works on 14 year olds?

Accepted Answer

It should work,: but the dose for a 14 year old would likely be higher than that listed on the bottle.  Your pharmacist can help you compare pediatric to adult formulations.

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