Clarityn Allergy 10mg (Loratadine) - 30 Tablets

Clarityn Allergy 10mg Tablets are an antihistamine containing loratadine 10mg to help relieve allergy symptoms by reducing the effects of histamine in the body.

Provides 24-hour relief with once-daily dosing and helps you carry on with normal daily activities and sleep.

Used for relief of symptoms associated with:

• Allergic rhinitis (hayfever and year-round airborne allergies): sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and burning/itchy eyes
• Urticaria (hives / nettle rash): itching and redness

Pack contains: 30 tablets (white to off-white, oval tablets with a score on one side). 

Always take this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor/pharmacist has told you.

How much to take (oral use):

• Adults and children aged 6 years and older who weigh more than 30kg (4st 7lb): 1 tablet once daily
• Children who weigh 30kg (4st 7lb) or less: Not recommended (another formulation is more suitable)

If you have severe liver problems: your doctor/pharmacist may advise taking the recommended dose every other day.

If you forget a dose: take it as soon as you remember, then continue as normal. Do not take a double dose.

If you take too many: seek medical advice. Headache, rapid heartbeat or sleepiness may occur. 

Active ingredient (per tablet): Loratadine 10mg

Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate 

Do not take if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any ingredient
• You are pregnant or breast-feeding (do not take if breast-feeding; loratadine is excreted in breast milk)

Talk to a doctor/pharmacist before taking if:

• You have liver disease
• You are scheduled to have skin tests for allergies. Do not take Clarityn Allergy Tablets for 2 days before the tests, as it may affect results.

Children:

• Do not give to children under 6 years or to children who weigh 30kg or less (more suitable formulations are available). Safety/efficacy under 2 years has not been established.

Alcohol / driving:

• Clarityn Allergy Tablets have not been shown to add to the effects of alcohol.
• At the recommended dose, drowsiness is not expected, but very rarely some people may feel drowsy which can affect driving or using machines.

Contains lactose: if you have an intolerance to some sugars, seek advice before use.

Possible side effects

Most commonly reported in adults and children over 12:

• Drowsiness, headache, increased appetite, difficulty sleeping

Most commonly reported in children aged 2 to 12:

• Headache, nervousness, tiredness

Very rare effects reported include severe allergic reaction (including swelling), dizziness, convulsion, fast/irregular heartbeat, nausea, dry mouth, upset stomach, liver problems, hair loss, rash, tiredness; frequency not known: weight gain.

If you get any side effects, talk to a doctor/pharmacist and report via the UK Yellow Card Scheme.