{"id":17034,"date":"2021-12-29T12:21:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T12:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17034"},"modified":"2021-12-30T10:45:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T10:45:17","slug":"loratadine-abece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/loratadine-abece\/","title":{"rendered":"Loratadine ABECE &#8211; Loratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg&nbsp;tablet<br>loratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Loratadine ABECE is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Abece contains the active substance\u00a0loratadine, which belongs to the group of\u00a0antihistamines\u00a0and is used by adults and children over 6 years (with bodyweight over 30 kg) for the treatment of allergic nose and eye problems.\u00a0The allergic problems can be caused by e.g.\u00a0pollen, mites, or dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Abece works by relieving allergic symptoms due to the\u00a0release\u00a0of\u00a0histamines, such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny or itchy nose, and burning or\u00a0itchy\u00a0eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine contained\u00a0in\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Abece may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Loratadine ABECE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Loratadine ABECE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;loratadine&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Abece (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Abece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; If you have impaired liver function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; If you are going to perform an\u00a0allergy test, treatment with\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Abece should be stopped at least 48 hours before the test as the test result may be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some users may become dry in the mouth from the treatment, which may involve the risk of tooth damage during long-term treatment.&nbsp;Therefore, the teeth should be thoroughly cleaned with fluoride toothpaste twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Loratadine ABECE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If several drugs are used at the same time, they can affect each other&#8217;s effect.\u00a0The breakdown of\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Abece is dependent on some of the body&#8217;s\u00a0enzymes.\u00a0Other medicines that affect these\u00a0enzymes\u00a0may affect the effect of\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Abece and increase the risk of\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine ABECE with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Abece has not been shown to increase the effects of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Abece should not be used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Abece should not be used during breastfeeding, as\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Abece is excreted in human milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals may experience fatigue or dizziness with&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Abece, which may affect their ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine ABECE contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0dose, ie\u00a0essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.\u00a0is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Loratadine ABECE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be taken with a glass of liquid, with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and children over 6 years with body weight over 30 kg:<\/em>\u00a01 tablet daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Abece should not be given to children under 6 years of age without medical advice.\u00a0Contact a doctor if symptoms worsen or if the improvement is not seen after 7 days of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Abece should be used for a maximum of 3 consecutive months unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.\u00a0Feel free to try to end the treatment, if you think that the pollen season for you is over or if there are very low levels of pollen in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Abece should not be given to children&nbsp;weighing&nbsp;less than 30 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Abece and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Breathing difficulties<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a sign of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;and can occur in very rare cases&nbsp;<em>(in up to 1 in 10,000 users).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most commonly reported&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;in adults and children over 12 years of age are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>drowsiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; headache<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; increased appetite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; sleeping problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most commonly reported&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;in children aged 2 to 12 years are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; headache<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; nervousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; sleeping problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;<strong>very rare&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/em>&nbsp;) have also been seen with the marketing of loratadine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><li>irregular or fast heartbeat<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>upset stomach<\/li><li>liver problem<\/li><li>hair loss<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>fatigue.<br>Has been reported&nbsp;<em>(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em>&nbsp;:<ul><li>weight gain<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.\u00a0This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lakemedelsverket.se\/\">www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/a>.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\">\u00a0Postal address<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Loratadine ABECE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is:&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;10 mg<\/li><li>The other ingredients are: corn starch,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, sodium&nbsp;starch&nbsp;glycolate&nbsp;, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Abece is a white to off-white tablet with a notch on one side and an \u201cL\u201d mark on the other side.\u00a0The diameter of the tablet is 6 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 7, 10, 14, 28 and 30 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MEIJI PHARMA SPAIN SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avda de Madrid, 94<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcala de Henares,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madrid, 28802<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loratadine Abece contains the active substance loratadine , which belongs to the group of antihistamines and is used by adults and children over 6 years (with a body weight over 30 kg) for the treatment of allergic nose and eye problems. 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