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Generic Claritin ® - LORACLEAR - Loratadine 10 mg - 100 tabs

Loratadine is a type of medicine called a non-sedating antihistamine.

Loratadine works by preventing the actions of histamine.

Histamine is a substance produced by the body as part of its defence mechanisms. It is stored in cells called mast cells, in almost all tissues of the body. When the body reacts to a foreign substance (known as an allergen, eg flower pollen), the mast cells stimulated by the allergen release their stores of histamine.

The released histamine then binds to its receptors (H1 receptors), causing a chain reaction that results in allergic symptoms. It causes an increase in blood flow to the area of the allergy, and the release of other chemicals that add to the allergic response.

All this results in the symptoms of an allergic reaction. In hayfever, histamine causes inflammation of the nose, eyes, skin or airways and results in itchy watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

Loratadine works by blocking histamine H1 receptors. It does not prevent the actual release of histamine from mast cells, but prevents it binding to its receptors. This in turn prevents the release of other allergy chemicals and increased blood supply to the area, and provides relief from the typical symptoms of hayfever.

Loratadine can also be used to relieve the symptoms of a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria. This is a chronic itchy rash, similar to nettle rash, but with no apparant cause. Blocking the actions of histamine relieves the itching and reduces the rash associated with this condition.

Loratadine is called a non-sedating antihistamine as it does not enter the brain in significant amounts, and is therefore unlikely to cause drowsiness.

What is it used for?

- Hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis)
- Hayfever that occurs throughout the year due to allergies, eg pets, dust mites (perennial allergic rhinitis)
- Ongoing itchy rash with no known cause (chronic idiopathic urticaria)

Use with caution in

- Severely decreased liver function

Not to be used in

- Children under two years of age
- Children aged two to twelve years who weigh less than 30kg (loratadine syrup is more appropriate for giving correct dose to this age group - see products linked at end of factsheet)
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Rare hereditary problems of glactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption (Clarityn allergy tablets contain lactose)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Headache
- Nervousness
- Fatigue
- Increased appetite
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no significant interactions reported with this medicine.

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SKU	SKU2020
Manufacturer:	Aft pharmaceuticals (New Zealand)
Price per tablet:	USD 0.39
Shipping time to:	Deutschland ~ 2-3 weeks
Shipping time to	other countries ~ 1-2 weeks
Price:	USD39.00 (EUR 30.23)

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