Who Can And Cannot Take Loratadine

Who can take loratadine

Most adults and children aged 2 years and older can take loratadine.

Who may not be able to take loratadine

Loratadine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you:

have ever had an allergy to loratadine or any other medicines
have severe liver failure
have an allergy to food additives
have epilepsy or another condition that puts you at risk of seizures or fits
are due to have a test for allergies - taking loratadine may affect the results, so you might need to stop taking it a few days before the test

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