Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Loratadine 10mg Tablets help relieve the symptoms of hayfever and other allergies, including skin allergies such as rash, itching or urticaria (hives). Loratadine is an antihistamine that relieves symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and burning, itchy eyes.
How to Use
Adults and children over 12 years: One 10mg tablet once daily.
Children aged 2 to 12 years weighing over 30kg: One 10mg tablet once daily.
Children under 2 years and/or weighing less than 30kg: Not recommended.
Warnings
Loratadine may make you feel drowsy. Do not drive or operate any tools or machines if affected.
This product may prevent a response to allergens in skin allergy testing; therefore you should stop taking this medicine at least 2 days before any such testing.
Patients who are intolerant to lactose should note that Loratadine tablets contain a small amount of lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Do not take Loratadine 10mg Tablets if you:
Are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Loratadine 10mg Tablets if you:
Have severe liver problems.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Loratadine 10mg.
Other Ingredients: Dependant on brand. Will contain lactose.
See patient information leaflet for more advice
