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Haylief Hayfever & Allergy Loratadine lOmg Leaflet

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Haylief Hayfever and Allergy lOmg tablets

[Loratadine]


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER



- Do not exceed the stated dose below

Age

How many to take

How often to take

Adults and children of 12 years and over

One tablet

Once a day

Children of 2 to 11 years who weigh more than 30kg

One tablet

Once a day

Children of 2 to 11 years who weigh less than 30kg

Do not

give this medicine to childen over 2 years of age and who weigh less than 30kg.

A syrup form of this

medicine may be more suitable

5. How to store Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets


Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information foryou.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Loratadine carefully to get the best results from it.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1. What are Haylief Hayfever and Allergy lOmg tablets and what are they used for

2. Before you take Haylief Hayfever and Allgery lOmg tablets

3. How to take Haylief Hayfever and Allergy lOmg tablets

4.    Possible side effects

5. How to store Haylief Hayfever and Allergy lOmg tablets

6. Further information

I. What are Haylief Hayfever and Allergy lOmg tablets and what are they used for

This medicine contains Loratadine which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which act to relieve the symptoms of allergies.

It can be used to relieve the symptoms sneezing, runny and itchy nose and eye irritation and other allergies such as pet and dust allergies.

It can also be used to treat raised symptoms of urticaria which is often known as hives and nettle rash.

2.Before you take Haylief Hayfever and Allergy lOmg tablets

Do not take Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets • If you are allergic to loratadine or any of the other ingredients in these tablets (“see what is in Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets”)

Take speical care with Haylief hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets

Consult your doctor before taking Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets if you:

•    Have severe liver problems (you may need to take the medicine less often, see “How to take Haylief Hayever and Allergy I Omg tablets”)

•    Are having allergy tests, stop taking this medicine 48 hours before the test

Taking other medicines

This medicine is not expected to affect any other medicines that you are taking. If you are unsure about interactions with any medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The safe use of Loratadine during pregnancy has not been established.

The use of Loratadine is therefore not recommended. Loratadine is excreted in breast milk, therefore is not recommended in breast-feeding women.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

These tablets can cause some people to feel drowsy. If you are affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients

This medicine contains lactose, if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

3. How to take Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets

The following section contains instructions on how many tablets to take and when.

Do not give to children who weigh less than 30kg.

Do not give to children under 2 years.

If you have severe liver problems your doctor or pharmacist may advise you to take the recommended amount every other day. If this applies to you follow their instructions.

•    Swallow the tablet with a drink of water

•    Do not take more than the amount recommended above

•    If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor

If you take more Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets than you should

If you take too many tablets by mistake contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. Take your tablet pack with you.

Symptoms of an overdose may include sleepiness, rapid heart beat and headache.

4. POSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once

• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (these are severe allergic reactions)

These other side effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:

•    Other allergic reactions such as skin rash, hair loss

•    Sleepiness, dizzy or exhausted, headaches, difficulty sleeping

•    Feeling sick, dry mouth, stomach pain, increased appetite

•    Rapid heart beat

•    Changeinthewayyourliverworks

•    For children of 2 to II years of age headaches, feeling exhausted or nervous were more common

If any side effect becomes severe or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

Check the expiry date printed on the label or side of the box. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label.

There are no special storage recommendations for Loratadine. However, do not store your medicine in a very damp or very hot place, such as the bathroom or kitchen.

In case of any visible signs of deterioration, you should discard the package.

Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask you pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures help to protect the environment.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children

6. FURTHER INFORMAT ION

What Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets contain:

Each Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablet contains I Omg of loratadine.

The other ingredients are: Lactose Monohydrate, microcystalline cellulose, maize starch, magnesium stearate What Haylief Hayfever and Allergy I Omg tablets look like and contents of the pack:

Each tablet is white, round and flat with a score line. Packs are 30 in blister pack cartons.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and

manufacturer

Relonchem Limited

Cheshire House, Gorsey Lane

Widnes, Cheshire, WA80RP, UK

PL 20395/0088 iGSLl

Tel: 0044 207419 5043

Email: lnfo@relonchem.com

Distributor:

Leansave Limited

35 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale Lancashire, WN8 9SA, UK Date Leaflet Prepared: January 2014