Product details

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

It can be used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (e.g. 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, red itchy skin (symptoms of urticaria, which is often known as hives or nettle rash).

How to use

Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.

Giving this medicine to children: It is important to know how much your child weighs to make sure you give them the correct amount of medicine. As a guide a child of 9 years of age will weigh about 30 kg (four and a half stone). If in doubt weigh your child, then follow the instructions in the table. Do not give to children who weigh less than 30 kg. Do not give to children under 2 years. Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take one tablet once a day. Children of 2 to 11 years who weigh more than 30 kg: Take one tablet once a day. Children of 2 to 11 years who weigh less than 30 kg: Do not give this medicine. For children over 2 years of age and who weigh less than 30 kg a syrup form of this medicine may be more suitable. 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 too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you. You may get a headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, have a rapid heartbeat or feel sleepy.

Hazards and cautions

This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over. This medicine can also be taken by children of 2 to 11 years of age who weigh more than 30 kg (see ?How to take this medicine?). However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.

Do not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine
• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If you have severe liver problems

Other important information If you are having any allergy tests, stop taking this medicine 48 hours before the test. Driving and using machines: This medicine may make you feel dizzy and very rarely drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you are sure you are not affected.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains Loratadine 10 mg, which is the active ingredient.

As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain lactose, maize starch, pregelatinised starch, magnesium stearate.

The pack contains 7, 14, 30 or 60 white oval tablets, plain on one side of the tablet and scored on the other side of the tablet with L and 10 marked either side of the score line.