What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Cetirizine | Loratadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose, • sneezing, • itchy, watery eyes, • itching of the nose or throat | 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 |
| Infancia | Children 6 years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets once daily depending upon severity of symptoms. | Children 6 years and over 1 tablet daily. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | Not on the label | an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. |
| Pregnancy | Not on the label | If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. |
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 togetherCetirizine is a medicine and Loratadine is a medicine. Cetirizine is used for: temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose, • sneezing, • itchy, watery eyes, • itching of the nose or throat 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
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.