Loratadine and pseudoephedrine

Generic name: Loratadine And Pseudoephedrine
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg-240 mg; 5 mg-120 mg)
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of Loratadine and pseudoephedrine

Loratadine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sinus pain, itchy or watery eyes or nose, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Loratadine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Loratadine and pseudoephedrine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

loratadine and pseudoephedrine may cause serious side effects. Stop using loratadine and pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have:

pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or

severe dizziness, nervousness, or restless feeling.

Common side effects of loratadine and pseudoephedrine may include:

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

mild dizziness; or

sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Loratadine and pseudoephedrine

Do not use loratadine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if loratadine and pseudoephedrine is safe to use if you have:

liver or kidney disease;

heart disease, high blood pressure;

diabetes;

thyroid disorder; or

an enlarged prostate and urination problems.

Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

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How to use Loratadine and pseudoephedrine

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

Loratadine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hoursMaximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hoursLoratadine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 240 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally once a dayMaximum dose: 1 tablet per 24 hours

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

Loratadine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hoursMaximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hoursLoratadine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 240 mg per tablet:12 years and older: 1 tablet orally once a dayMaximum dose: 1 tablet per 24 hours

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Warnings

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

What other drugs will affect Loratadine and pseudoephedrine

Using loratadine and pseudoephedrine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Other drugs may affect loratadine and pseudoephedrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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