Loratadine and pseudoephedrine
Generic name: loratadine and pseudoephedrine [ lor-AT-a-deen-and-SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Alavert D-12, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour,
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Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg-240 mg; 5 mg-120 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is 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.
Warnings
Do not use loratadine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
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 this medicine 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.
