
- Loratadine tablets are used to relieve symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and perennial allergic rhinitis.
- Symptoms of these conditions can include sneezing, runny nose, nasal itching, in addition to burning, itching and watering of the eyes.
- Loratadine tablets are also used to relieve symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria (skin rash consisting of hives and wheals).
Method Of Administration Of Clara Tablets
- Adults (including older people): 10 mg once daily (one tablet once daily)
- Children over 12 years of age: 10 mg once daily (one tablet once daily)
- Children aged 2 to 12 years of age:
- Bodyweight over 30 kg: 10 mg once daily (one tablet once daily)
- Bodyweight 30 kg or below: Not recommended
- Children aged less than 2 years of age: Not recommended
- The tablet should be swallowed whole with a drink of water.
- It may be taken with or without food.
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Clara Tablets
- Skin rash or eruptions (including inside the mouth)
- Itching
- Swelling of the face/tongue/lips/hands/feet
- Breathing difficulties.
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Increased appetite
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Headache
- Nervousness