Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Alavert, Claritin, Claritin RediTabs
Synonyms :
Class :
Antihistamine, 2nd generation
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
Adult:Â
Tablet:Â
10 mgÂ
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10 mgÂ
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10
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every 24 hours
10
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every 24 hours
Safety and efficacy are not seen in children below 6 yearsÂ
For children >6 yearsÂ
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every 24 hours
Safety and efficacy are not seen in children below 6 years
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mg
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every 24 hours
Safety and efficacy are not seen in pediatrics
It may enhance the metabolism when combined with dexamethasone
It may diminish the effect when combined with griseofulvin by CYP3A4 metabolism
it may diminish the metabolism when combined with azelastine
lapatinib increases the effect of loratadine by altering the intestinal or hepatic CYP3A4 enzyme metabolism
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HeadacheÂ
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Somnolence Â
Drowsiness Â
Nervousness Â
Fatigue Â
Dry mouth Â
Hyperkinesia Â
Conjunctivitis Â
Dysphonia Â
Malaise Â
URTIÂ Â
Abdominal painÂ
Frequency undefined:Â
SweatingÂ
ImpotenceÂ
FlushingÂ
PalpitationsÂ
Altered blood pressureÂ
SyncopeÂ
ParesthesiaÂ
Loose stoolsÂ
GastritisÂ
FlatulenceÂ
BronchospasmÂ
DizzinessÂ
Ischemic colitisÂ
DyspepsiaÂ
MyalgiaÂ
ArthralgiaÂ
MenorrhagiaÂ
Breast painÂ
VaginitisÂ
CoughingÂ
SinusitisÂ
HemoptysisÂ
Urinary retentionÂ
UrticariaÂ
Dry skinÂ
DermatitisÂ
Loratadine is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
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Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
Use the drug with caution in lactating women. Â
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Generic Name: Loratadine  Â
Pronounced: lor-AT-a-deen Â
Why do we use Loratadine?Â
Loratadine belongs to the category of antihistamines. The drug combination treats allergic rhinitis or nasal congestion.Â