"Loratadin" - reviews. "Loratadin" (syrup and tablets): instructions for use and analogues of the drug. From what tablets "Loratadin"

Allergy (in Greek - "another reaction") is an exaggerated or perverse "response" of the immune system to certain substances that enter our body. They can be very different in structure of the compound: from the simplest (such as iodine and bromine) to complex protein and non-protein. Do not cause an allergic reaction only distilled water.

The fact that allergic diseases in our time are very common, and forces affected by them to seek information about the ways of treating such a condition and about what means can help in the problem that has arisen.

Today we will consider antihistamines (in particular, tablets "Loratadin"): from which they help, whether they have side effects and how to better take them.

What is loratadine

Drugs containing the substance loratadine are second-generation anti-allergic drugs. They refer to antipruritic and anti-exsudative (i.e., preventing the release of fluid into tissues). These drugs, judging by the numerous reviews, can "boast" of the fact that half an hour after admission they relieve the debilitating symptoms of an allergy, and their effect lasts throughout the day.

A distinctive feature of loratadine is that it is not addictive, regardless of the form of release of the drug containing the said agent.

In what cases are the "Loratadine" tablets taken?

Preparations containing loratadine are prescribed for children and adults in the same cases:

• With hives,
• Allergic rhinitis,
• Pollinosis,
• Conjunctivitis,
• Dermatitis,
• Edema Quincke,
• Non-infectious-allergic form of bronchial asthma
• Drug allergy.

These remedies also remove allergic reaction to the bites of various insects.

How does the drug containing loratadine work?

The peculiarity of the effect of drugs with loratadine is the ability of this substance to block histamine receptors. These drugs, due to this, reduce the permeability of capillaries, prevent the development of edema and relieve spasms of smooth muscles.

As confirmed by the feedback from consumers and specialists, loratadine does not have a sedative or hypnotic effect, and does not have a carcinogenic effect on the body. Developmental defects in the embryo or changes in the genetic apparatus as a result of taking this substance were not observed.

The drug is quickly absorbed into the blood from the digestive tract (the maximum amount of it in the plasma is detected in an hour) and is almost completely metabolized, excreted in urine and feces for ten days.

In Russia, drugs containing loratadine are available in the form of tablets, suspensions, syrups and ointments. The most popular among them are tablets "Loratadin".

How to take pills?

The drug "Loratadine" is prescribed for children over 12 years and adults, as a rule, one tablet (10 mg) once a day before meals. Children from two to twelve years of age determine the number depending on the weight of the child. So, at a weight of up to 30 kg, the baby should take half the pill, and if the weight is more than 30 kg, then the norm will be one tablet once a day.

Be careful: the maximum dose taken for the day of the drug should not be above 40 mg!

For patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency, the dose is adjusted: either take 5 mg daily or every other day (in such cases it is 10 mg).

According to practitioners who left reviews about this drug, "Loratadin" is usually taken within two weeks. In some cases, the course can be extended to 28 days. Provided and disposable receptions of the described drug.

What should I do if I missed taking the pill?

If you forget to take a drug containing loratadine at a certain time, drink it when you remember. If you have a little time before the next appointment (3-4 hours), then wait for it and drink as usual.

Do not take an extra dose of the drug to make up for lost time!

Side effects

The patient's feedback also warns about possible side effects that may appear in some patients taking Loratadine tablets, from which they experience vomiting and dry mouth. However, it should be noted that these reactions are extremely rare.

To the noted negative consequences of taking the medicine, a few more (also quite rare): a change in the color of the urine, headache, agitation (in children), sleep disturbances, reddening of the eyelids and itching in the eyes, increased appetite, abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, taste disorders, Gastritis, flatulence, sore throat or mouth sores, nosebleeds, dry nose and cramps.

A study of side effects of loratadine was carried out on 90,000 patients aged 12 years and older. They received the drug at a dose of 10 mg once a day for two weeks to six months (this included also controlled trials with placebo). As a result of the research, it was found that the test subjects who tested loratadine and those who received the placebo had no negative effects.

In what cases is the drug contraindicated?

If the patient has an increased sensitivity to the components of the therapeutic agent, then taking the tablets is contraindicated. This remedy is not recommended during breastfeeding, as it has been found out that the active substance described is secreted with milk.

Children under the age of two do not prescribe the drug.

Separately, we should mention the features of taking drugs containing loratadine, pregnant women. The fact is that it is used in this period only if the effect of such therapy exceeds the possible risks associated with taking the medication.

When taking the drug by people who drink alcohol, it is possible to increase the effect of toxins on the liver.

How is the drug overdose manifested?

As confirmed by the experts 'research and the patients' feedback, "Loratadin" is a drug, in the application of which it is necessary to strictly follow the dosage established by the doctor. If it was exceeded, the patient may have tachycardia, drowsiness and headache. The appearance of such symptoms is an occasion to call a doctor immediately.

An overdose is caused by inducing vomiting (with the exception of patients who have lost consciousness), gastric lavage, activated charcoal reception and subsequent symptomatic maintenance therapy.

Note that loratadine is not eliminated by hemodialysis.

Does the drug "Loratadin" have analogues?

In modern pharmaceuticals there is a list of drugs containing loratadine. These include drugs: Alerpriv, Clallergine, Claridol, Claritin, Lomilan, Loratadin-Teva, Loratadin-Verte, Lotharen, LoraGexal, Erlin, and others. .

All these drugs differ mainly in the form of release, the cost and the manufacturer. Pharmacological action and side effects in them are practically identical and are related to the main active substance.

Interaction with other drugs

As confirmed by research reports, loratadine, used with such substances as ketoconazole, cimetidine and erythromycin, significantly increases its concentration in the plasma, without, however, causing, however, clinical manifestations and without affecting the ECG.

The drug "Loratadin": instruction for children

In families where children grow up, parents prefer to have drugs that eliminate such frequent allergic manifestations. And, judging by the feedback of pharmacy workers, the most popular of them is Loratadin, a syrup. For children, this form of release of the drug is preferable, since it does not cause difficulty in swallowing.

In addition to loratadine, this syrup includes citric acid, artificial flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium benzonate, sugar and water.

Parents note the effectiveness of this drug and the speed of its effect. As a rule, babies are prescribed one measuring spoon of syrup (it is in each package) once a day, and children after 6 years - two measuring spoons. Before the age of two years, this drug is contraindicated.

It is worth noting that the syrup "Claritin (loratadine)" should be stopped somewhere two days before the diagnostic skin tests for allergens to avoid inaccurate results.

How does an ointment containing loratadine

In addition to sneezing, tearing, rhinitis and edema, allergy is often manifested in the form of skin rashes accompanied by itching and irritation. To combat such manifestations of a painful condition, use an ointment or cream.

To such medicinal forms containing an antihistamine preparation, obligatory requirements are made:

• They should reduce the inflammatory processes on the skin;
• To eliminate its dryness, redness and itching;
• Protect the skin from infection upon contact with the irritant.

The "Loratadine" ointment possesses all these properties. Treatment with this tool, as a rule, includes the additional use of antihistamines in the form of tablets or syrups, an obligatory diet and the ointment itself, to eliminate the painful manifestations on the skin.

How to use loratadine-containing drugs correctly

In whatever form you use loratadine - like suspension, syrup, ointment or tablets - be sure to follow the instructions. Do not use the drug in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not use this medication to treat urticaria, accompanied by large blisters, a rash, unusual color, and in cases where the rash is not accompanied by itching. All of these cases require additional consultation with your doctor.

If, within three days after the onset of admission, the condition of the allergy does not improve at all, stop taking the drug containing loratadine. Most likely, it does not suit you, or the cause of the symptoms is incorrect.

If you take syrup or Loratadine tablets, from which you have new allergic manifestations, immediately seek medical help!

And remember one more rule, this time regarding any medication: if your doctor prescribed you a drug, then do not share it with your friends!

What to do before taking the drug with loratadine

In addition to what has been said above, patients need to remember that if they start taking drugs containing loratadine, they need to tell their doctor about all the drugs that they are taking at the moment (this is necessary, since the described substance does not interact with all drugs ).

It is important to warn the doctor about the existing liver or kidney disease, as well as about the planned pregnancy. Elderly people should take this medication only under the supervision of a specialist.

Once again on the merits of drugs containing loratadine

Finally, I would like to once again linger on the obvious advantages of the described drug before other antihistamines:

• Tablets "Loratadin" (analogues of this tool are estimated in different ways) have a low price, which allows you to purchase medicine even for people with low incomes;
• Taking the drug once a day allows the patient not to worry about possible failures in the treatment regimen and not to calculate the number of tablets drunk;
• One of the most valuable features of the described agent is the lack of drowsiness, lethargy and other side effects associated with the drug during the period of application in the vast majority of patients.

But everything said above does not mean that patients with allergies should independently, without consulting a specialist, prescribe themselves, for example, tablets "Loratadin-Stada" or syrup "Claritin". Like any other medicinal product, they can seriously damage your health (there are no exceptions at this point). Therefore, always consult a doctor in order to clarify the appropriateness of taking this drug, its dosage and do not degrade your condition with self-medication! Be healthy!