Clarityn® Tablets 24-Hour -Relieve Allergy Symptoms

Clarityn® Allergy Tablets

One tablet can relieve hayfeverX hayfever
Also called seasonal allergies or outdoor allergies. A chronic condition characterised by an overreaction of the immune system to certain allergens commonly found outside, such as tree, grass, or weed pollens, or mould spores. and allergy symptoms all day and is non-drowsy in the majority of users.

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OVERVIEW

  • World’s No.1 allergy brand*
  • Effectively relieves symptoms caused by pollenX pollen
    A fine, powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower called stamens or from the male cone of a tree.     , mouldX mould
    Parasitic, microscopic fungi (like Alternaria) that float in the air like pollen. Mould spores are a common trigger for allergies and can be found in damp areas, such as the bathroom, as well as outdoors in grass, leaf piles, hay, mulch or under mushrooms.     , dust, pets and skin allergy like red, itchy hivesX hives
    Hives (also called urticaria) are itchy, swollen, red bumps or welts on the skin that appear as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears.
  • Clarityn provides relief of symptoms that can be triggered by over 150 different airborne allergens such as animal dander, pollen, dust & mould. (Learn More)
  • Relief for up to 24 hours and is Non-Drowsy in the majority of users


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Clarityn Allergy Tablets Relieve:

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RUNNY NOSE
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ITCHY, WATERY EYES
outlined nose sneezing
SNEEZING
outline of an itchy nose or throat
ITCHY NOSE OR THROAT

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Adults and children 6 years and older who weigh more than 30kg (4st 7lb) 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
Children who weigh 30kg (4st 7lb) or less Not recommended

INGREDIENTS

Active ingredient:
Loratadine 10 mg (AntihistamineX Antihistamine
Medication that relieves symptoms of sneezing, itching and runny nose by blocking histamine receptors. )

Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate

WARNINGS

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Clarityn® Allergy Tablets if:

  • You have liver disease.
  • You are scheduled to have any skin tests for allergies. Do not take Clarityn® Allergy Tablets for two days before having these tests. This is because it may affect the test results.

If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Clarityn Allergy Tablets.

Children

Do not give Clarityn Allergy Tablets to children younger than 6 years old or to children who weigh 30 kg or less. There are other formulations more suitable for children younger than 6 years or with a body weight of 30 kg or less.

Children under 2 years of age:

The safety and efficacy of Clarityn Allergy Tablets have not been established. No data are available.

Other medicines and Clarityn Allergy Tablets

The side effects of Clarityn Allergy Tablets may increase when used together with medicines that alter the performance of some enzymes responsible for drug - metabolism in the liver. However, in clinical studies, no increase in side effects of loratadine was seen with products that altered the performance of these enzymes.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines taken without a prescription.

Clarityn Allergy Tablets with alcohol

Clarityn Allergy Tablets have not been shown to add to the effects of an alcoholic drink.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Clarityn Allergy Tablets during pregnancy (medicines can affect the unborn baby).

Do not take Clarityn Allergy Tablets if you are breast-feeding. Loratadine is excreted in breast milk.

Driving and using machines

In clinical trials that assessed driving ability, no impairment was observed in patients receiving loratadine. At the recommended dose, Clarityn Allergy Tablets are not expected to cause you to be drowsy or less alert. However, very rarely some people experience drowsiness, which may affect their ability to drive or use machines.

Clarityn Allergy Tablets contains lactose

Clarityn Allergy Tablets contains lactose; thus if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

FAQS

    What’s in Clarityn Allergy Tablets?

    The active ingredient is loratadine. Each tablet contains 10mg loratadine. The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, maize starch and magnesium stearate. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

    When should I take Clarityn Allergy Tablets?

    For the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitisX allergic rhinitis
    Allergic rhinitis is a condition caused by the overreaction of the immune system to allergens from plants, dust, mould and animals. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat.     (for example, hayfever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose and burning or itchy eyes. Clarityn Allergy Tablets may also help to relieve the symptoms of urticaria (itching and redness), often known as hives or nettle rash. The effects of each tablet can last for a frhinitisX rhinitis
    An inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.     (for example, hayfeverX hayfever
    Also called seasonal allergies or outdoor allergies. A chronic condition characterised by an overreaction of the immune system to certain allergens commonly found outside, such as tree, grass, or weed pollens, or mould spores.     ), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose and burning or itchy eyes. Clarityn Allergy Tablets may also help to relieve the symptoms of urticariaX urticaria
    Urticaria (also called hives) are itchy, swollen, red bumps or welts on the skin that appear suddenly. They may be a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. It can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears.     (itching and redness), often known as hivesX hives
    Hives (also called urticaria) are itchy, swollen, red bumps or welts on the skin that appear as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears.     or nettle rash. The effects of each tablet can last for a full day.

    What are the side effects of Clarityn Allergy Tablets?

    Like all medicines, Clarityn Allergy Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. For adults and children over the age of 12, the most commonly reported side effects are:

    • Drowsiness
    • Headache
    • Increased appetite
    • Difficulty sleeping

    For children aged under 12, the most commonly reported side effects are:

    • Headache
    • Nervousness
    • Tiredness

    The following side effects are very rare and may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people, and have also been seen during the marketing of loratadine:

    • Severe allergic reaction (including swelling)
    • Dizziness
    • Convulsion
    • Fast or irregular heartbeat
    • Nausea (feeling sick)
    • Dry mouth
    • Upset stomach
    • Liver problems
    • Hair loss
    • Rash
    • Tiredness

    The frequency of the following side effect is unknown:

    • Weight gain

    Will Clarityn Allergy Tablets make me feel sleepy?

    At the recommended dose, Clarityn Allergy Tablets are not expected to cause you to be drowsy or less alert. However, very rarely some people do experience drowsiness, which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery.