Claritine™ 10 mg tablets “Loratadine”*
Claritine™ 10 mg tablets “Loratadine”*
Each tablet contains the active ingredient 10 mg of Loratadine; which belongs to a group of medicines called “antihistamines.
DOSING:1
Adults and children 6 years of age and older with a body weight greater than 30 kg:
Take one tablet once daily with a glass of water, with or without food.
Body weight of 30 kg or less:
Do not give ClaritineTM Tablets. There are other formulations (syrup) more suitable for children younger than 6 years or who weigh 30 kg or less.
Children under 2 years of age:
ClaritineTM is not recommended for children younger than 2 years old.
Adults and children with severe liver problems:
Adults and children who weigh more than 30 kg
Take one tablet once every other day with a glass of water, with or without food. However, you should talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking this medicine.
SYMPTOM RELIEF (INDICATIONS):1
- ClaritineTM relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (for example, hay fever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, & burning or itchy eyes.
- ClaritineTM may also be used to help relieve symptoms of urticaria (itching, redness and number and size of hives).
- The effect of ClaritineTM will last a whole day (24 hours) & should help you to continue your normal daily activities & sleep.
CAUTION
Do not use if allergic to loratadine or any of the ingredients in the product. Not recommended for nursing or pregnant women. You should talk to a doctor if you have liver disease or are taking/have recently taken any other medicines.
*If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, please consult a physician.