Loratadine 10mg Allergy Relief Film-Coated Tablets
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before taking these tablets because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without a prescription, for you to treat a mild condition without a doctors help. Nevertheless, you still need to take Loratadine 10 mg Allergy Relief Film-Coated Tablets carefully to get the best results from them.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not seem to improve.
YOUR MEDICINE
Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient, loratadine. Each Loratadine Tablet also contains lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, pregelatinized starch, hydrated colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, carnauba wax and talc. The film-coat contains hypromellose and macrogol 400 and 6000. Loratadine Tablets are white round biconvex shape with ‘LR 10’ on one side. Loratadine Tablets are available in blister packs of 7 tablets.
Product Licence Holder and Manufacturer: Generics [UK] Limited, Station Close, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1TL.
WHAT LORATADINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Loratadine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines which are used to treat the symptoms of allergies. These allergies can happen all year round or they can be seasonal eg. hayfever. The symptoms include sneezing, itchy runny nose and itchy skin. Loratadine 10 mg Allergy Relief Film-Coated Tablets can also be used to relieve itchy, burning eyes.
BEFORE YOU TAKE LORATADINE 10 mg ALLERGY RELIEF FILM-COATED TABLETS
Do not take this medicine without consulting a doctor or pharmacist if:
• you have, or have had liver problems
• you think you may be allergic to loratadine or any of the other ingredients in the tablets (see above)
• you suffer from the rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption
• you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• you are already taking any medicines including those prescribed by a doctor or non-prescription medicines. In particular:
Cimetidine , to treat heartburn or stomach ulcers Antibiotics such as Erythromycin,
Antifungals such as Fluconazole and Ketoconazole Quinidine, to treat a heart condition Fluoxetine, to treat depression
Amfebutamone/ Buproprion as an aid to stop smoking.
Do not give this medicine to a child under 2 years of age or with a bodyweight less than 30 kg.
Long term treatment with Loratadine 10 mg Allergy Relief Film-Coated Tablets can cause dry mouth so oral hygiene is important. Brush your teeth regularly. If you need a skin (allergy) test, tell the doctor you are taking Loratadine Tablets, as antihistamines can effect skin test results. You will need to stop treatment four days before the test.
Driving and using machines - Rarely some people experience tiredness while taking Loratadine 10 mg Allergy Relief Film-Coated Tablets; if this happens to you it may affect your ability to drive and operate machinery.
HOW TO TAKE LORATADINE 10 mg ALLERGY RELIEF FILM-COATED TABLETS
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
For adults and children over 12 years old: Take one 10 mg tablet per day.
For children under 12 years with a bodyweight more than 30 kg: Take one 10 mg tablet per day.
These tablets should not be given to children under 2 years or with a bodyweight less than 30 kg.
For patients with severe liver problems: Your dose may need to be reduced, discuss this with your doctor before taking these tablets.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if you do not remember until the following day, do not double the dose, but continue to take your dose as usual.
If you take too much of your medicine contact your doctor or nearest casualty department immediately.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS ?
Most people have no side effects while taking Loratadine 10 mg Allergy Relief Film-Coated Tablets.
If any of the following happen, stop taking these tablets and tell your doctor immediately:
• Severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat You may need medical attention.
Common side effects (affecting fewer than 1 in 10 people) include:
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Nervousness
Uncommon side effects (affecting fewer than 1 in 100 people) include:
• Increased appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
Very Rare side effects (affecting fewer than 1 in 10,000 people) include:
• Dizziness
• Fast or irregular heart beat
• Palpitations
• Sore Throat
• Feeling sick
• Inflammation of the stomach which can cause stomach pain and sickness
• Dry mouth
• Nose Bleeds
• Changes in the way your liver works
• Rash
• Hair loss
• Tiredness
In children aged between 2 and 12 years, common side effects include tiredness, headache and feeling nervous.
If any side effect gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
STORING LORATADINE 10 mg ALLERGY RELIEF FILM-COATED TABLETS
Store in the original package.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
Do not give this medicine to others even if their symptoms are the same as yours. It may harm them. Do not take this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton.
On the carton you will find the letters ‘Exp’ followed by a date. After this date this medicine is no longer fit for use.
Date of leaflet preparation: August 2012
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