About Loratadine 10mg Tablets
Loratadine 10mg tablets are a licensed medicine containing loratadine, a non-sedating antihistamine. Brands may vary.
Loratadine is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, including runny or blocked nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of urticaria (hives), a skin reaction causing raised, itchy patches.
How it works
When the body reacts to an allergen, cells in the tissues release histamine. Histamine binds to H1 receptors and produces the familiar allergy symptoms. Loratadine blocks these receptors, reducing those symptoms. It is a non-sedating antihistamine, though a small number of people may still feel slightly drowsy.
How to take
- Adults and children aged 12 years and over: one tablet daily.
- Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. It may be taken with or without food.
- Do not take more than one tablet in any 24-hour period.
- For children under 12, speak to our pharmacist about a suitable preparation.
Always read the label and the enclosed patient information leaflet before use.
Before taking
Do not take loratadine if you are allergic to loratadine or any of the other ingredients.
Speak to our pharmacist or your doctor before taking loratadine if you have severe liver problems, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are due to have allergy skin testing.
Side effects
Like all medicines, loratadine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Reported effects include headache, drowsiness, tiredness, dry mouth and increased appetite. In children, nervousness and headache have been reported.
Stop taking loratadine and seek medical help if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.
A full list of side effects is given in the patient information leaflet.
Storage
Store below 25°C in the original packaging. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 10mg of loratadine. Brands may vary — for the full list of excipients, refer to the patient information leaflet supplied with your pack.
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