Claritinie Allergy is an antiallergic preparation used to treat the symptoms of allergic mucositis, including sneezing, runny nose and itchy, itchy and burning eyes, and chronic idiopathic urticaria. The active substance contained in the preparation (loratadine) quickly reaches its maximum concentration in the blood, and its effect lasts throughout the day. Claritine Allergy can be used in both adults and children from 2 years of age.
Claritine Allergy is used to treat allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria and to alleviate allergy symptoms such as:
1 tablet contains:
Antiallergic.
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 tablet (10 mg) once a day.
Children from 2 to 12 years of age (weighing more than 30 kg): 1 tablet once a day.
Patients with hepatic impairment: 1 tablet every other day.
The product is not recommended for use in children whose body weight does not exceed 30 kg. The score line on the tablet allows the tablet to break and be easier to swallow. The preparation can be taken regardless of meals. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Allergy to the active substance (loratadine) or any of the ingredients of the preparation.
The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep the preparation out of the sight and reach of children, at a temperature below 25 ° C.
Claritine Allergy, like any other medicine, can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common (affects 1 to 10 patients in 100):
Uncommon (in 1 to 10 out of 1,000 patients):
Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000 patients):
Not known:
In the event of severe allergic reactions manifested by dizziness, convulsions, increased heart rate, palpitations, abnormal liver function, alopecia, discontinue taking the preparation immediately and contact your doctor.
Skin tests
Claritine Allergy should be discontinued approximately 48 hours before skin skin testing is scheduled. Antihistamines can cause false negative test results (reduce or inhibit a skin reaction that would be positive without the use of the preparation).
Other preparations
Tell your doctor and / or pharmacist about all medications you are taking or have recently taken, including those you plan to take, including over-the-counter medications.
Concomitant use of Claritine Allergy with preparations that affect the activity of some enzymes responsible for preparation metabolism in the liver may increase side effects.
Co-administration of loratadine with ketoconazole, erythromycin or cimetidine leads to an increase in the plasma concentration of loratadine, but without any clinical sequelae.
The use of loratadine simultaneously with preparations affecting the liver metabolism should be under medical supervision.
The safety and efficacy of the preparation in children under 2 years of age have not been established.
Pregnant and breastfeeding patients, suspecting that they may be pregnant or planning a child, should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking the preparation. The use of the preparation is not recommended during pregnancy.
Loratadine passes into breast milk. It is not recommended to use the preparation during breastfeeding.
Treatment with loratadine without medical advice should not exceed 10 days.
In patients with severe hepatic insufficiency, the clearance of loratadine may be reduced. The use of the preparation in patients with severe liver failure should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist.
It has been reported that the use of the preparation in some people very rarely causes somnolence, which may affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Claritine Allergy contains lactose. Patients with known intolerance to some sugars should consult a doctor before taking Claritine Allergy.
In case of taking a larger dose than recommended, immediately consult a doctor or pharmacist.