Description
Loratadine Allergy Relief Oral Solution For Children, 100ml
Loratadine Allergy Relief Oral Solution For Children contains an antihistamine to relieve the symptoms of hayfever, pet, dust & skin allergies (e.g sneezing, runny and itchy nose and eye irritation).
Loratadine can also be used to treat raised, red itchy skin (symptoms of urticaria, which is often known as hives or nettle rash).
The active ingredient in this syrup, loratadine, which is an antihistamine. An antihistamine works by suppressing the effects of histamine, a natural substance in the body that is produced by the immune system
Loratadine syrup contains the active ingredient loratadine, which belongs to a group of medicines called
antihistamines. Loratadine is an anti-allergy medicine. It helps relieve the symptoms of:
allergic skin reactions like rashes, hives or nettle rash.
allergic rhinitis (for example seasonal hayfever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and burning or
itchy eyes.
Children 2 to 12 years of age
The amount to be taken depends on body weight:
Body weight more than 30 kg: the recommended dose is 10 ml (two 5 ml spoonfuls) of syrup once a day.
Body weight 30 kg or less: the recommended dose is 5 ml (one 5 ml spoonful) of syrup once a day
Suitable for adults and children over 2 years of age.
Patient Information Leaflet
How to use
Giving Loratadine Oral Solution to children
It is important to know how much your child weighs to make sure that you give them the correct amount of medicine. As a guide a child of 9 years of age will weigh about 30kg. If in doubt weigh your child and then follow the instructions in the table below.
Do not give to children under 2 years.
| Age |
How much to take |
How often to take |
| Adults and children of 12 years and over |
Two 5ml spoonfuls |
Once a day |
| Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh more than 30kg |
Two 5ml spoonfuls |
Once a day |
| Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh less than 30kg |
One 5ml spoonful |
Once a day |
warning
Hazards and Cautions
If you have severe liver problems your doctor or pharmacist may advise you to take the recommended amount every other day. If this applies to you, follow their instructions.
This medicine should be swallowed.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
This syrup is not recommended to be used by anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, then you should consult a medical professional for advice before using.
Ingredients
Active ingredients
Loratadine
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Loratadine 5 mg.
Also contains: propylene glycol, glycerol (E422) and sucrose.
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