What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Loratadine | Fexofenadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat | temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | Adults and children 12 years of age and over take one 60 mg tablet with water every 12 hours. |
| Children | Children 6 years and over 1 tablet daily. | Children under 12 years of age. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. | Not on the label |
| Pregnancy | If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. | Not on the label |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherLoratadine is a medicine and Fexofenadine is a medicine. Loratadine is used for: temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat Fexofenadine is used for: temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.