Loratidine 10mg Tablets

Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine used to relieve symptoms caused by allergies. It works by blocking histamine, a substance your body releases during allergic reactions.

Common uses:

• Hay fever (seasonal allergies)
• Skin allergies like hives
• Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing

Key features:

• Non-drowsy for most people (unlike older antihistamines)
• Usually taken once daily

Typical dosing (adults & children 6+):

• 10 mg once daily

How to take it:

• Swallow with water, with or without food
• Take at the same time each day for consistency

Common side effects

• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue (rare compared to older antihistamines)

Less common but important

• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Severe allergic reaction (very rare)

Cautions

• Liver disease: may require dose adjustment
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding: generally considered low risk, but check with a doctor first
• Alcohol: usually safe, but may increase drowsiness in some people
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals can affect how loratadine is processed

When to seek medical advice

• Symptoms don’t improve after a few days
• You develop swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• You experience unusual heart symptoms

Active ingredient: Loratadine.
Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinised starch and magnesium stearate.