What is Allergy Relief Loratadine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Allergy Relief Loratadine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Allergy Relief Loratadine overview

BRAND NAMES:

Allergy Relief, Brite-Life Allergy Relief, Children's Allergy Relief, Children's Claritin, Children's Claritin Allergy, Children's Claritin Chewables, Children's Loratadine Allergy, Claritin, Claritin 24HR, Claritin Liqui-Gels, Claritin RediTabs, Good Neighbor Loratadine, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Loratadine, Good Sense Allergy Relief, Good Sense Children's Loratadine

Generic Names:

Loratadine

Uses:

Treats allergy symptoms and hives.

Therapeutic Classes:

Respiratory Agent

Forms:

Tablet, Dissolving Tablet, Liquid, Liquid Filled Capsule, Chewable Tablet

How it’s taken:

By mouth

What is Allergy Relief Loratadine used for?

What form(s) does Allergy Relief Loratadine come in

Tablet
Dissolving Tablet
Liquid
Liquid Filled Capsule
Chewable Tablet

What are common Allergy Relief Loratadine doses?

Bottle 90 Tablets

Common Allergy Relief Loratadine prescriptions

Allergy Relief Loratadine
90 tablets bottle

How to take Allergy Relief Loratadine

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
After you remove a rapidly disintegrating tablet (Reditab®) from the package, use it right away by putting the tablet on your tongue. The tablet will break up and dissolve quickly. You may take the tablet with or without water.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
After you remove a rapidly disintegrating tablet (Reditab®) from the package, use it right away by putting the tablet on your tongue. The tablet will break up and dissolve quickly. You may take the tablet with or without water.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Allergy Relief Loratadine

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergy Relief Loratadine contraindications

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to loratadine. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

Allergy Relief Loratadine warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease.
Extreme weakness
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, eyes or tongue

Allergy Relief Loratadine interactions

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Allergy Relief Loratadine side effects

Serious Side Effects

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Extreme weakness
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, eyes or tongue
Nervousness
Red, irritated eyes

Less Serious Side Effects

Dry mouth
Red, irritated eyes
Nervousness
Drowsiness
Cough, sore throat, hoarseness
Headache