What is Claritine?
Claritine N10 tablets contain loratadine 10 mg per tablet, an antihistamine that works by reducing the effects of histamine to alleviate allergy symptoms. Each pack contains 10 tablets.
Claritine Indications
Claritine is used for:
- Relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis (e.g., hay fever) such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itching, and watery eyes
- Reducing itching, redness, and the number and size of hives caused by chronic urticaria
Before Taking Claritine
Do not take Claritine if you are allergic to loratadine or any of the other ingredients. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting Claritine if you have liver disease, or if you are scheduled for skin tests for allergies — do not take Claritine for 2 days before planned skin tests, as it may affect results.
Children under 6 years of age or weighing less than 30 kg should not use Claritine tablets. The safety and efficacy of Claritine for children under 2 years of age have not been established; data is not available.
Other Medicines and Claritine
The frequency of unwanted effects may increase when taking medications that affect certain liver enzymes responsible for drug metabolism. However, no increase in unwanted effects has been observed in clinical trials when co-administering such drugs. If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Claritine with Food and Alcohol
Claritine can be taken with or without food. When taking Claritine with alcoholic beverages, the effects of alcohol are not enhanced.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
It is better to avoid using Claritine during pregnancy. Loratadine passes into breast milk, so it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers to take Claritine. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Driving and Operating Machinery
In clinical trials, no impairments in the ability to drive were observed in patients taking loratadine. When taken at recommended doses, Claritine should not cause drowsiness. In very rare cases, some people may experience drowsiness, which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery.
Claritine Contains Lactose
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult them before taking this medicine.
How to Take Claritine
Adults: Take one tablet once a day with a glass of water, with or without food.
Children aged 6 years and older weighing more than 30 kg: Take one tablet once a day with a glass of water.
Children under 6 years of age or weighing less than 30 kg: Do not use Claritine tablets.
Children under 2 years of age: Not recommended.
Patients with impaired liver function (adults and children over 30 kg): Take one 10 mg tablet every other day.
Accidental overdose should not cause severe disturbances. Immediately inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have taken an overdose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue as prescribed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Claritine Side Effects
The most common adverse effects in adults and children aged 12 years and older were: drowsiness, headache, increased appetite, and insomnia.
The most common adverse effects in children aged 2 to 12 years were: headache, nervousness, and fatigue.
Very rare side effects (may affect less than 1 in 10,000 users): severe allergic reactions (including swelling), dizziness, seizures, frequent or irregular heartbeats, nausea, dry mouth, upset stomach, impaired liver function, hair loss, rash, and fatigue.
Frequency unknown: increased body weight.
If you notice any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
How to Store Claritine
Keep out of sight and reach of children. Store below 30°C. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the box and blister. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.
Claritine Composition
Active substance: loratadine 10 mg per tablet. Excipients: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, and magnesium stearate. Tablets are white or almost white, oval, with a score on one side.
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