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Can Loratadine Be Taken After A Meal During Pregnancy?

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Question : Can Ratadine D be taken after food during first month of pregnancy? Actually Dr prescribed it to be taken before food. But my has forgot to take it.
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Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, before or after food.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

It maybe more effective if taken before food, but not required. It is actually recommend to be taken at night, but during severe cases of heart burn like pregnancy, you can take is several times daily - usually with food.

Ranitidine should not be taken with a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin, however. They should be taken at least 2 hours apart.

Please let me know if you have additional questions.
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Can Loratadine Be Taken After A Meal During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Yes, before or after food. Detailed Answer: Hi there, It maybe more effective if taken before food, but not required. It is actually recommend to be taken at night, but during severe cases of heart burn like pregnancy, you can take is several times daily - usually with food. Ranitidine should not be taken with a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin, however. They should be taken at least 2 hours apart. Please let me know if you have additional questions.