Loratadine 10mg Tablets Pack of 30 Non Drowsy
£1.49
Description
This product is limited to 1 per order.
Patient Information Leaflet
Description
Loratadine tablets belong to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Loratadine tablets are used to relieve: allergy symptoms such as runny and blocked nose, sneezing, watery eyes (e.g. hayfever) a skin condition with pale or red irregular raised patches and severe itching (urticaria).
Directions
Doses:
Adults (including the elderly) and children over 12 years of age:
One tablet once daily
Children 2 to 12 years of age: Body weight over 30kg:
One tablet once daily
Body weight under 30kg:
Not recommended
Children aged less than 2 years:
Not recommended
Patients with serious liver problems:- Adults and children with a body weight over 30kg:
One tablet every other day
Children with a body weight of 30kg or less:
A more suitable dosage form e.g. oral solution, should be taken.
Warnings
Like all medicines, Loratadine tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Loratadine tablets and contact your doctor at once if you notice signs of:
an allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, narrowing of the airways causing difficulty breathing, shock, collapse, rash, itching.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed:
Nervous system: tiredness, sleepiness, inability to sleep, headache, nervousness, dizziness.
Heart: fast or irregular heart beat.
Stomach and intestines: increased appetite, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, indigestion, dry mouth.
Liver: abnormal liver function (seen in blood tests).
Skin: hair loss (alopecia).
If you notice any side effects, they get worse,or if you notice any not listed, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 10mg Loratadine.
Also contains: Lactose, Maize Starch, Pregelatinised Starch and Magnesium Stearate.
Reporting side effects
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. For more information on potential serious side effects, please refer to the patient information leaflet.
Storage information
Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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