Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness.

Common Fatigue, Headache, Injection site allergic reaction, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Constipation.

Expert advice for Becotab Tablet
Do not start or continue the loratadine tablets:

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of loratadine tablet.
If you have severe liver impairment.
If you have rare hereditary problems of sugar intolerance.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking loratadine if you feel drowsy. Do not take loratadine tablets at least 48 hours before doing skin tests.

Expert advice for Stayon Tablet
Take Stayon 30 minutes before your food. If you vomit within 30 minutes after taking the Stayon, take the same amount again. If vomiting continues, check with your doctor. If Stayon is used for a short duration, for e.g. 6 -10 days, the risk of side-effects is minimal (well-tolerated). You can use oral disintegrating film/strip (medicated strip that dissolves when comes in contact with a wet surface) form of the Stayon if you are nauseous to swallow a tablet or capsule. If you are using Stayon in the form of oral disintegrating film/strip:


Make sure your hands are dry.
Immediately place the film/strip on the top of the tongue.
The film/strip will dissolve in seconds and you can swallow it with your saliva.
You do not need to drink water or other liquids to swallow the film/strip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Becotab an anticholinergic/narcotic/antibiotic?
No, Becotab is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic properties and it is not narcotic/ antibiotic

Q. Can I take Becotab for a cold/sinus infection/insect bites/hives/bee sting/allergic reaction, rash/congestion?
Yes, but patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take loratadine with Nyquil /Mucinex/ ibuprofen/ Singulair/ Benadryl/ amoxicillin/ diphenhydramine /Zoloft/ Zyrtec/ Dayquil?
Yes, but taking other antihistaminic medicines like diphenhydramine/Zyrtec/Benadryl /Day quil/ Zoloft / Mucinex may alter the effects of loratadine. Ibuprofen, Nyquil may alter levels of loratadine. You can take loratadine with amoxicillin. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does loratadine contain diphenhydramine or aspirin?
No, it does not contain diphenhydramine or aspirin.

Q. Is Becotab safe?
Becotab is safe at prescribed dose and duration for treatment of allergies as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Becotab the same as Zyrtec?
No, Becotab is different from Zyrtec as Zyrtec contains cetirizine. Both Becotab and Zyrtec belong to the same category of antihistamines. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. How long can I take Becotab for?
Patient can take Becotab for prescribed dose and duration for treatment of allergies as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Becotab get you high/raise blood pressure/cause dementia/drowsiness?
Becotab causing these side effects is very rare. However, always consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

Q. What is Emset/ondem/Vomikind/Zafran/ Ranidom used for?
Emset/Ondem/Vomikind/Zafran are some of the brand names of ondansetron, which is used to treat nausea and vomiting. Ranidom is a brand containing the active ingredient Esomeprazole, which is used to treat acidity

Q. Can I take ondansetron for nausea/vomiting/stomach flu/food poisoning/motion sickness/diarrhea/pain?
Ondansetron can be taken for nausea, vomiting or motion sickness if prescribed by your doctor. It is not used to treat food poisoning, pain or stomach flu

Q. Can I take ondansetron with Tylenol/Pepto bismol/azithromycin/ xanax/ vicodin/ oxycodone/ hydrocodone?
There is no evidence of interaction of ondansetron with Tylenol (paracetamol)/Pepto bismol (bismuth salicylate)/azithromycin/ Xanax (alprazolam)/ Vicodin (aspirin and hydrocodone)/oxycodone/hydrocodone. However, please consult your doctor before use

Q. Can ondansetron make you sleepy?
Ondansetron may cause sleepiness/dizziness. If you notice such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Does ondansetron contain acetaminophen/aspirin/penicillin?
No. Ondansetron is by itself a chemical compound. It does not contain acetaminophen, aspirin or penicillin

Q. Is ondansetron antibiotic/anti-histaminic/sulfa drug?
No. Ondansetron is not an anti-biotic, sulfa drug or an anti-histaminic. It is an anti-emetic drug used to treat nausea and vomiting

Q. Is Emeset safe for infants/toddlers?
Emeset should not be used in infants/toddlers unless prescribed by the doctor

Q. Is Ondansetron an OTC drug?
No. Ondansetron is a prescription drug. It is not available over the counter

Q. Is ondansetron a controlled substance?
No. Ondansetron is not a controlled substance.

Q. Q. Can I take Stayon with omeprazole?
Stayon is an anti-emetic medicine which helps in relieving nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting. No harmful effects have been seen when omeprazole is used with Stayon. So, these two medicines can be taken together.