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CLARITINE 10MG X 10 TABLETS

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Composition

The active substance is loratadine 10 mg. The other components of the tablet are lactose monohydrate, corn starch, and magnesium stearate.

Therapeutic indications

Claritine belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. Antihistamines help reduce allergy symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced in the body.

Claritine relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (e.g., hay fever), such as sneezing, excessive nasal discharge or itching, burning or itching eyes.

Claritine can also be used to reduce symptoms of urticaria (itching, redness, as well as the number and size of skin eruptions).

The relief of these symptoms lasts all day and helps you resume your usual daily activities and sleep.

Dosage and administration

Always use Claritine as prescribed by your doctor. You should discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

Take one tablet once a day with a glass of water, with or without food.

For children aged between 2 and 12 years, dosing is based on body weight:

Body weight greater than 30 kg:

Take one tablet once a day with a glass of water, with or without food.

Patients with severe hepatic impairment

Adults and children with body weight greater than 30 kg:

Take one tablet once every two days with a glass of water, with or without food.

Claritine 10 mg tablets are not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Precautions

Before using Claritine, inform your doctor or pharmacist:

- if you suffer from a liver condition.

Special warnings

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility

If you are pregnant, Claritine administration is not recommended.

If you are breastfeeding, Claritine administration is not recommended. Loratadine is excreted in breast milk.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving vehicles and operating machinery

At the recommended dose of Claritine, it is not anticipated to cause drowsiness or decreased reaction speed. However, very rarely, some people may experience drowsiness, which could affect their ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery.

Packaging

It is available in boxes with one PVC/Al blister containing 10 tablets.

Page updated on: 09.06.2021