Drug name
Alavert (Loratadine)
Drug Instructions
Alavert is prescribed for alleviation symptoms of seasonal allergies including but not limited to nose; sternutation; watery eyes; or itching of the nose and throat. The medicine can also be used for other conditions which are preliminary determined by your health care provider.
Intake instructions
Make sure to use Alavert as prescribed by your doctor.
Make sure to take Alavert by mouth with or without food. Swallow whole. You should not break, crush, or chew the medicine before swallowing.
Please inform your health care provider for more clarifications and in – depth information on medicine use.
Drug Category and Mechanism
Alavert is an antihistamine which works by decreasing the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine may cause symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, as well as runny nose.
Missed Dose
Should you miss a dose of this medicine please take it asap. If you find you have missed the previous dosage when it is almost time for your next dose, you should better skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Taking double or extra doses at once is not recommended. If more than one dose is missed, please contact your attending medical doctor or health care provider.
Storage
The best conditions to keep the medicine at are to store them room temperature 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). The container where the medicine is stored should be tightly closed. It should be also strictly protected from moisture, heat and light. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Safety Precautions
Taking the medicine is not recommended in case:
you show allergic reaction to any component in Alavert.
Please consult with your health care provider immediately if any of these safety tips are applicable to you.
Taking the medicine in high doses can cause somnolence. Taking the medicine at more than recommended dose without preliminary consultation with the doctor is not r recommended.
Alavert may intercross with skin allergy tests. In case you are planning a skin test, please inform your doctor. There might be a necessity of stopping taking Alavert for a few days before the tests.
Alavert possesses sodium in it. In case you are on a low sodium diet, please involve this when you perform calculation your daily doss of sodium.
Alavert is not recommended for use in children under 2 years old without preliminary consultation with the pediatrician; safety and effectiveness in these children was not yet confirmed.
Please inform your health care provider if you are pregnant or a breast-feeding. You should to discuss the favourс and risks of using Alavert while you are pregnant. Alavert is explored in breast milk. If you are or plan to be breast-feeding while using the medicine, please inform your health care provider. Discuss any probability risks to your baby.
Probable Side Effects
All medicines may be reason for side effects, thus many people may undergo none, or minor, side effects. Please seek medical assistanc COMMON side effects are causing bother:
hives; hard breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Please inform your health care provider immediately if you observe severe side effects:
fast or uncommon heart rate;
weakness;
jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
convulsions.
Minor side effects may involve:
headache;
nervousness;
feeling sick and weary;
stomach pain, diarrhoea;
dry mouth;
eye redness, changes in vision;
epistaxis; or
skin rash.
Extra Information
An important note: This medicine is for you only. Sharing this medicine with others is not recommended.