Warnings


What may interact with Pseudoephedrine, Loratadine?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Ergot alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
-Certain medications for bladder problems, such as oxybutynin or tolterodine
-Certain medications for depression, such as amitriptyline or trazodone
-Certain medications for Parkinson disease, such as benztropine or trihexyphenidyl
-Certain medications for stomach problems, such as dicyclomine or hyoscyamine
-Certain medications for travel sickness, such as scopolamine
-Medications that cause drowsiness before a procedure
-Opioids for pain or cough
-St. John''s wort
-Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Pseudoephedrine, Loratadine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Lung or breathing disease, such as COPD or asthma
-Taken an MAOI, such as Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in the last 14 days
-Thyroid disease
-Trouble passing urine
-An unusual or allergic reaction to loratadine, pseudoephedrine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding

What should I watch for while using Pseudoephedrine, Loratadine?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. If you need to use this medication for more than 7 days, talk to your care team.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.