他定vs. Sudafed

• Are Claritin and Sudafed the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Claritin?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Sudafed?
• What is Claritin?
• What is Sudafed?
• What Drugs Interact with Claritin?
• What Drugs Interact with Sudafed?
• How Should Claritin Be Taken?
• How Should Sudafed Be Taken?

他定(loratadine) andSudafed(pseudoephedrineHCI) are used to treatallergyandhay feversymptoms such as流鼻涕andnasalcongestion。

他定is also used to treat allergy symptoms such asitching, sneezing, and allergicskinrashes.

Sudafed is also used for temporary relief of nasal congestion due to thecommon cold。

他定and Sudafed belong to different drug classes. Claritin is an antihistamine and Sudafed is adecongestant。

Commonside effectsof Claritin include:

• headache,
• sleepiness,
• feelingtired,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• nervousness,
• stomachpain,
• diarrhea,
• dry mouth,
• sore throat,
• hoarseness,
• eyeredness,
• blurred vision,
• nosebleed, or
• skinrash。

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Claritin including fast or unevenheart rate, feeling like you might pass out,jaundice(yellowing of your skin or eyes), or seizures (convulsions).

Common side effects of Sudafed include:

• nervousness,
• restlessness or excitability (especiallyinchildren),
• dizziness,
• headache,
• fear,
• anxiety,
• loss of appetite,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• 皮疹,
• itching,
• tremors,
• hallucinations,
• convulsions (seizures),
• nausea,
• vomiting, and
• flushing (warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin).

他定(loratadine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin blocks the action ofhistamine, asubstancein the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runnynose, and allergic skin rashes. Claritin is available as ageneric drug。

Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCI) is a decongestant prescribed for the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hayfever, andsinuscongestion. Sudafed is available as agenericdrug.

他定may interact with certain antibiotics,antifungalmedications, and acid-reducing drugs.

Sudafed may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) andantidepressants。

Sudafed may also interact with bronchodilators,blood pressuremedications, andcalciumchannel blockers.

他定is available as a 10mgtablet, a 5 or 10 mg rapidly-disintegrating tablet, a 10 mg chewable tablet, and a syrup (5 mg per 5 ml). Claritin is taken once a day. Drug interactions may occur with certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, and acid-reducing drugs. Warnings may apply to individuals who haveasthma,kidneydisease, orliver disease。People who havephenylketonuria(PKU) should avoid certain brands of orally disintegrating tablets that may containaspartame。比如通常避免在pregnancyandnursing。Pregnantwomen may take Claritin only if it is clearly needed. Nursing mothers should consult their doctor beforebreastfeeding。他定should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Chewable tablets should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age unless directed by apediatricdoctor.

Sudafed usual dose is one tablet every 12 hours.