Who can and cannot take loratadine

Most adults and children aged 2 years and older can take loratadine.

Loratadine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you:

• have ever had an allergy to loratadine or any other medicines
• have severe liver failure
• have an allergy to food additives
• have epilepsy or another condition that puts you at risk of seizures or fits
• are due to have a test for allergies – taking loratadine may affect the results, so you might need to stop taking it a few days before the test