{"id":17040,"date":"2021-12-29T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T12:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17040"},"modified":"2022-01-03T10:40:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T10:40:59","slug":"loratadine-hexal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/loratadine-hexal\/","title":{"rendered":"Loratadine Hexal &#8211; Loratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;loratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Loratadine Hexal is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Hexal belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0antihistamines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal is used to treat the symptoms of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>allergic&nbsp;inflammation<\/strong>&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<strong>nose<\/strong>&nbsp;, e.g.&nbsp;hay fever<\/li><li>chronic&nbsp;<strong>hives<\/strong>&nbsp;of unknown origin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine contained\u00a0in\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Hexal may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\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 take Loratadine Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Loratadine Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;loratadine&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (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;Hexal if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>suffers from severe hepatic impairmentSee dosing instructions in section 3 under &#8220;Patients with severe hepatic impairment&#8221;.<\/li><li>shall undergo a spot testTreatment of&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal should be discontinued at least 48 hours before the test because the drug can affect the outcome.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal&nbsp;<strong>is not recommended for use<\/strong>&nbsp;in children below 2 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.&nbsp;Do not&nbsp;give Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal to children weighing less than 30 kg.&nbsp;There are other, more appropriate formulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Loratadine Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No&nbsp;significant&nbsp;effect of&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal on other drugs, or vice versa, has been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine Hexal with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food does not affect the effect of\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Hexal.\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Hexal has not been shown to increase the effects of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal&nbsp;<strong>is not recommended<\/strong>&nbsp;during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the recommended\u00a0dose,\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Hexal is\u00a0not\u00a0expected\u00a0to make you drowsy or less alert.\u00a0In very rare cases, some people may experience drowsiness, 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 Hexal contains lactose<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Loratadine Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and children over 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 tablet once daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No dose adjustment is required for patients over 65 years of age or patients with renal impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children between 2 and 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>weighing more than 30 kg: 1 tablet once daily<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with severe hepatic impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>adults and children weighing more than 30 kg:starting dose: 1 tablet every other day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be taken without regard to meals.&nbsp;Swallow the tablet with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Hexal for as long as you have symptoms or as directed by your doctor.<\/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><strong>The most commonly reported&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;were&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>of&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>adults and children over 12 years:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>increased appetite<\/li><li>sleeping problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most commonly reported&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;in children aged 2&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>to&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>12 years are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following very rare&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>000&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>people) have also been seen for the marketing of loratadine:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(including swelling)<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>seizures<\/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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The frequency of the following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is unknown<\/strong>&nbsp;(can not be calculated from the available data):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>weight gain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Loratadine Hexal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the 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 after EXP.&nbsp;or EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/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<p>The active substance is\u00a0loratadine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One tablet contains 10 mg&nbsp;loratadine&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, corn starch, anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silica.<\/p>\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&nbsp;Hexal is a white, oval tablet with a score, marked &#8220;LT10&#8221; on one side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are packaged in polyvinyl chloride\/aluminum blister cards of 7, 10, 20, 21, 30,  and 100 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><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HEXAL A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, D-39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loratadine Hexal belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines 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