10 mg tablets
loratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loratadine\u00a0Apofri 10 mg tablets are available without a prescription for 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.\u00a0The symptoms can be sneezing, runny and itchy nose as well as\u00a0itching\u00a0and burning in the eyes.\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri can also be prescribed by a doctor to treat the symptoms of prolonged\u00a0hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loratadine\u00a0Apofri works by relieving allergic symptoms, which are due to the\u00a0release\u00a0of\u00a0histamines, such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and burning or\u00a0itchy\u00a0eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loratadine contained\u00a0in\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– if you are allergic to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of Loratadine Apofri (see section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0on April<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– If you have severe hepatic impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– If you are going to perform an\u00a0allergy test, treatment with\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri\u00a0should be\u00a0stopped\u00a0at least 48 hours before the test as the test result may be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some patients may become dry in the mouth from the treatment, which may involve a risk of tooth damage during long-term treatment. Therefore, the teeth should be thoroughly cleaned with fluoride toothpaste twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If several drugs are used at the same time, they can affect each other’s effect.\u00a0The breakdown of\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri depends on some of the body’s\u00a0enzymes.\u00a0Other medicines that affect these\u00a0enzymes\u00a0may affect the effect of\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri and increase the risk of\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loratadine\u00a0Apofri can be taken\u00a0with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loratadine\u00a0Apofri should not be taken during pregnancy.\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri should not be used during breastfeeding, as\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Apofri is excreted in human milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals may experience side effects from Loratadine Apofri, which may affect their ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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
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
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0dose, ie\u00a0essentially ‘sodium-free’.\u00a0is next to “sodium-free”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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
The tablets should be taken with a glass of liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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
The tablets can be taken independently of meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults and children over 6 years with body weight over 30 kg:<\/em>\u00a01 tablet daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loratadine\u00a0Apofri should not be given to children under 6 years of age without consulting a doctor.\u00a0Contact a doctor if the improvement is not seen after 7 days of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loratadine\u00a0Apofri should be used for a maximum of 3 consecutive months unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feel 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 Hepatic impairment:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow your doctor’s instructions. A starting dose of 10 mg every other day is recommended for adults and children weighing more than 30 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loratadine Apofri should not be given to children weighing less than 30 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop taking Loratadine Apofri and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms ( angioedema ):<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Difficulty swallowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Hives and difficulty breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effects (affects 1 to 10 users in 100):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Headache<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Sleepiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Fatigue<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Nervousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Increased appetite<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Insomnia<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reactions). Stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor or hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Dizziness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Rapid heartbeat, palpitations, nausea,\u00a0dry mouth,\u00a0and gastritis<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rash, hair loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Abnormal liver function<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported <\/em>(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Weight gain<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or blister after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance is: Loratadine 10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other ingredients are<\/em>\u00a0corn starch,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, sodium\u00a0starch\u00a0glycolate, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loratadine Apofri is a white to off-white round tablet with a notch on one side and marked \u201cL\u201d on the other side. The diameter of the tablet is 6 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes: 7, 10, 14, 28 and 30 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Apofri AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n 182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n MEIJI PHARMA SPAIN SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avda de Madrid, 94<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alcala de Henares,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Madrid, 28802<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Loratadine Apofri 10 mg tablets are available without a prescription for adults and children over 6 years (with a body weight over 30 kg) for the treatment of allergic nose and eye problems. The allergic problems can be caused by e.g. pollen, mites or dust. The symptoms can be sneezing, runny and itchy nose as well as itching and burning in the eyes. 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Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store Loratadine Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n