Loratadine OD tablets 10 mg for allergy (Claritin, antihistamine)

What are Loratadine OD tablets 10 mg for allergy (Claritin, Clarityn, antihistamine)?

Loratadine is a well-known tricyclic antihistamine and selective inverse antagonist of peripheral histamine H1R receptors. It is sold in many countries under the brand names Claritin, Clarityn, Claratyne and others. 

Loratadine oral tablets are effective for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, itching, and urticaria caused by skin diseases such as eczema and dermatitis. This medicine can be used by both adults and children of 7 years and older. Loratadine can bind to plasma proteins as high as 99% and exhibits a rapid first-pass liver metabolism. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and causes a significantly lower level of drowsiness, altered mood, cognitive impairment, and reduced wakefulness than first-generation antihistamines, making Loratadine tablets a popular non-sedative antihistamine. 

Active principles: loratadine

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Sawai Pharmaceutical Co.,  Ltd., Nipro Pharma Corporation, Japan

Indications:

• allergic rhinitis, 
• eczema,
• dermatitis,
• dermal pruritus (cutaneous pruritus). 

How to take

Adults: take 1 tablet (10 mg of active principle) once a day, after a meal. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on age and symptoms.

Children of 7-15 years old: take 1 tablet a day, after meal. 

Contraindications: do not use for pregnant and breastfeeding women. 

Important information

This medicine can be taken with or without water. If you are taking this medicine without water, moisten it with saliva, then squash with your tongue and swallow with saliva. Do not use without water for lying patients. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.