Were you looking for information on Loratadine? Loratidine is a common misspelling of loratadine.
Loratadine is commonly used to treat a variety of
allergy symptoms, including runny, itchy nose; sneezing; and watery eyes. The drug is now available without a prescription, and it comes in several forms. Some people need to take loratadine all year long, while others take it only during allergy season.
The drug is an antihistamine, which means it blocks histamine from binding to histamine receptors and causing allergy symptoms. Since histamine is responsible for many of the symptoms of
allergies, blocking it can be helpful. Histamine is also responsible for the formation of hives (whether they are caused by allergies or not). By blocking histamine, loratadine can also alleviate the itching due to hives.
Most people tolerate loratadine well. However, as with any medication, side effects are a possibility. Some of the common side effects of this drug include
headaches, drowsiness, and dry mouth, among others.
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