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Loratadine 5 mg - Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 120 mg What is Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine and what is it used for? It contains a combination of two medicines, Loratadine (an antihistamine) and Pseudoephedrine (a decongestant).
Loratadine 5 mg - Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 120 mg
What is Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine and what is it used for?
It contains a combination of two medications: loratadine (an antihistamine) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant).Antihistamines help reduce allergy symptoms by blocking the effects of a substance called histamine. The body produces histamine in response to foreign substances to which it is allergic. Decongestants cause blood vessels to constrict. This clears a blocked or stuffy nose.
This combination relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis, such as:
• Nasal and sinus congestion• Sneezing• Runny nose• Watery, itchy eyes
Do not take loratadine/pseudoephedrine
if you have:
• An allergy to loratadine/pseudoephedrine or any of the ingredients in this medicine• Glaucoma• Difficulty urinating• Severe high blood pressure• Severe blood vessel disease• Overactive thyroid
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this combination if you:
• You have eye problems (such as high eye pressure or glaucoma). • You have a stomach ulcer• You have an intestinal obstruction• You have prostate or bladder problems• You have heart disease• You have diabetes• You are 60 years of age or older, as older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.
Possible Side Effects of Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine
Like all medicines, loratadine/pseudoephedrine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Most of the side effects reported with this medication were mild to moderate. These include:
• Difficulty sleeping• Dry mouth• Headache• Drowsiness• Nervousness• Dizziness• Tiredness
Other Medications and Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine
Many medications can interact with loratadine/pseudoephedrine, which can significantly alter its effects. These medications include:
• Heart or blood pressure medications• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), medications used to treat depression• Antacids• Kaolin
How to take Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine
The recommended dose of Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine for adults and children over 12 years of age is one tablet every 12 hours.
It does not matter if you take Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine before or after food.
Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet before swallowing.
How to store Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine
• Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.• Keep your tablets in the blister pack in a dry place until ready to take. • Keep your tablets in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.• Do not store them or any other medicine in the bathroom or near the sink.• Do not leave them in the car on hot days or on windowsills.
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