Loratadine 10mg tablets
Product details
This Medicine is sold at the professional discretion of an Everwell pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We
need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is
intended for. Therefore an Everwell pharmacist may be required to contact
you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable
to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy
medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
What this medicine is for.
This medicine contains Loratadine which is from the antihistamine group of medicines.
This
medicine is to treat the symptoms of hayfever (e.g. sneezing, runny and
itchy nose and eye irritation) year round runny and itchy nose and eye
irritation, and other allergies such as pet and dust allergies. It can
also be used to treat raised, red itchy skin (symptoms of urticaria,
which is often known as hives or nettle rash).
Suitable for: Adults and children over 2 years of age who weigh more than 30kg.
How to use
Read all of the enclosed leaflet for full instructions.
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Giving this medicine to children:
It is important to know how much your child weighs. As a guide a child
of 9 years of age will weigh about 30kg (4 and a half stone). If in
doubt weigh your child.
Do not give to children who weigh less than 30kg.
Do not give to children under 2 years of age.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: One tablet once a day.
Children of 2 to 11 years who weigh more than 30kg: One tablet once a day.
Children of 2 to 11 years who weigh less than 30kg: Do not give this medicine. A syrup form of this medicine may be more suitable.
If
you have severe liver problems your doctor or pharmacist may advise you
to take the recommended amount every other day. If this applies to you,
follow their instructions.
Swallow the tablet with a drink of water.
Do not take more than the recommended amount.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
Storage
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end of the flap of the carton.
Hazards and Cautions
Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Each tablet contains Loratadine 10mg.
