Claratin
Consumer Information
DOSAGE: Adults and Children
over 12 years: One tablet daily.
Children 2-12 years over 30kg:
One tablet daily.
Children 2-12 years under 30kg:
Half a tablet daily.
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose.
The safe use of loratadine tablets in children under l year of
age or during pregnancy or lactation has not been established.
If you have liver disease check with your doctor or pharmacist
before commencing treatment.
Do not use if foil is broken.
Remove tablet only for immediate use.
Store below 30C.
What
Claratin Is Used For
Claratin relieves symptoms
associated with allergic rhinitis (hayfever), such as sneezing,
runny or itchy nose, and burning or itchy eyes. Claratin may
also be used to relieve symptoms associated with a skin
condition called urticaria; these symptoms include itching,
redness and lumps on the skin called hives.
Claratin belongs to a class of
medicines known as antihistamines. Antihistamines help reduce
allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance
called histamine, which is produced by the body.
Your doctor or pharmacist,
however, may prescribe Claratin for another purpose. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why
Claratin has been prescribed for you.
There is no evidence that
Claratin is addictive.
Do not
take Claratin if...
You have an allergy to Claratin
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin
rash, difficulty in breathing or faintness.
Do not use Claratin if you are
pregnant or breast feeding unless you and your doctor or
pharmacist have discussed the risks and benefits involved.
Do not use Claratin in children
less than 2 years old.
Do not use Claratin after the
expiry date printed on the pack.
Do not use Claratin if the
packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Before you start to use it
You must
tell your doctor or pharmacist .....
If you are allergic to any
other medicines or any foods, dyes or preservatives
If you have liver disease or
any other medical conditions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if
you are taking any other medications, including medicines that
you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or
health food shop.
How to take Claratin
How much to take
Adults and children over 12
years: One Claratin tablet once daily.
Children 2-12 years of age:
Over 30kg - 10mL of Claratin syrup or one Claratin tablet once
daily.
Less than 30kg - 5mL of
Claratin syrup or 1/2 Claratin tablet once daily.
Be sure to take Claratin
exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. If you do
not follow their instructions, you may not get relief from your
symptoms.
Do not use in
children under 2 years of age.
lf
you forget to take it
If you miss a dose and remember
in less than 12 hours, take it straight away, then continue as
normal. Otherwise, skip that day's dose but be sure to take the
next dose when it is due.
Do not try to make up for
missed doses by taking more than one dose at a time.
While you are using Claratin
Things you must do
Tell all doctors, dentists and
pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Claratin.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist
if you become pregnant while you are taking Claratin.
Things you must not do
Do not give Claratin to anyone
else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Do not use it to treat any
other complaints unless your doctor or pharmacist says to.
Things to be careful of
Make sure you know how you
react to Claratin before you drive a car or operate machinery.
Claratin is unlikely to make you drowsy. If you are drowsy, do
not drive a car or work with machinery.
Stop taking Claratin 48 hours
before you have any skin tests. Antihistamines may interfere
with the results of skin tests.
Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist
as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using
Claratin.
Claratin helps most people with
allergies, but it may have unwanted effects in a few people.
Like other medicines, Claratin
can cause some side effects. If they occur, they are most likely
to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and need
medical attention. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions
you may have.
In very rare instances,
tiredness, headache, upset stomach or rash have been reported.
Other unwanted effects may also
occur in some people taking Claratin. Tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you experience any tiredness, headache, upset
stomach or rash while you are taking Claratin.
After using Claratin
Storage Keep it where children
cannot reach it.
Store below 30C
Do not leave in the car on hot
days
Keep your tablets in the
blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take your
tablets out of the blister pack they will not keep well.
Disposal
If your doctor or pharmacist
tells you to stop taking Claratin, ask your pharmacist what to
do with any medicine left over.
Product description
Claratin tablets and syrup can
be 'bought without a doctor's prescription.
What it looks like
Claratin tablets are small
white tablets.
Ingredients
Claratin tablets contain
loratadine 10mg, maize starch, magnesium stearate and lactose.
