Claratyne 10 Tab

Contains Loratadine 10mg. Also known as Claratin in some countries. Claratyne relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and burning or itchy eyes. Claratyne 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. Claratyne belongs to a class of medicines know as antihistamines. Antihistamines help reduce the allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. There is no evidence that Claratyne is addictive.

Side Effects

Claratyne helps most people with allergies, but it may have unwanted effects in a few people.

Like other medicines, Claratyne 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.

The most commonly reported unwanted events were:

• headache
• sleepiness
• fatigue
• dry mouth

Caution

Do not exceed recommended dose. The safe use of Claratyne tablets in children under 2 years of age or during pregnancy has not been established. If you have liver disease check with your doctor or pharmacist before commencing treatment. Store below 30C.

Instructions

Tablets and Syrup: Take it with a glass of water.

If you forget to take it

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.

Recommended Dose

Adults and children over 12 years: One Claratyne tablet  once daily.

Children 2-12 years of age:
Over 30 kg - 10 mL of Claratyne syrup once daily
Less than 30 kg - 5 mL of Claratyne syrup once daily.

Children 1-2 years of age: 2.5 mL of Claratyne syrup once daily.

Be sure to take Claratyne exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to.

It does not matter if you take Claratyne before or after food.

If you do not follow these instructions, you may not get relief from your symptoms.