{"id":17081,"date":"2022-01-03T07:25:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T07:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17081"},"modified":"2022-01-04T11:22:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T11:22:47","slug":"loratadine-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/loratadine-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Loratadine Sandoz &#8211; Loratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablets<br>loratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Loratadine Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz is an anti-&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;.&nbsp;It can help you control your allergic reaction and its symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz relieves symptoms associated with e.g.\u00a0hay fever and\u00a0allergy\u00a0to dust mites (allergic\u00a0rhinitis\u00a0) such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, itchy throat, and itchy, red, or watery eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz is also used to relieve symptoms such as&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and&nbsp;hives&nbsp;(associated with&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;of unknown cause).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine contained\u00a0in\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz 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 Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Loratadine Sandoz<\/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 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 taking&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have any serious liver disease.<\/li><li>If you are going to undergo a spot test, it may be necessary to stop taking this medicine at least 2 days before the test to ensure that the test result is correct.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.&nbsp;Do not&nbsp;give Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz to children between 2 and 12 years of age weighing less than 30 kg.&nbsp;There are other, more appropriate formulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Loratadine Sandoz<\/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>The interaction\u00a0may occur if\u00a0loratadine\u00a0is used concomitantly with other drugs that reduce the function of certain liver enzymes, leading to increased levels of\u00a0loratadine.\u00a0These drugs can increase the incidence of\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine Sandoz with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet does not need to be taken with water or any other liquid.&nbsp;In addition,&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz 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\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz\u00a0<strong>is not recommended<\/strong>\u00a0during breastfeeding and in pregnancy.<\/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<p>If you are breastfeeding,\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz\u00a0is not recommended\u00a0as\u00a0loratadine is\u00a0excreted in human milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\u00a0clinical trials\u00a0examining the ability to drive, no deterioration was seen in people receiving\u00a0loratadine.\u00a0At the recommended\u00a0dose,\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz is\u00a0not expected to\u00a0make you drowsy or less alert.\u00a0In very rare cases, however, 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 Sandoz contains aspartame, lactose, sorbitol, sodium and sulfites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 0.5 mg aspartame per&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet.&nbsp;Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine.&nbsp;It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited disease that leads to the accumulation of high levels of phenylalanine in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains\u00a0lactose.\u00a0If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains up to 7 mg sorbitol per&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0orodispersible\u00a0tablet, it is\u00a0essentially &#8216;sodium-free\u00a0&#8216;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains sulfites which, in rare cases, can cause severe\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0and convulsions in the trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Loratadine Sandoz<\/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>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;(&#8216;melt in the mouth&#8217;) tablets are intended for&nbsp;oral use and are applied&nbsp;to the tongue (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet breaks easily so you should handle the tablets carefully and only with dry hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20051117000012#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/td><td>1. Pull off a blister box along the perforations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20051117000012#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/td><td>2. Pull off the back protective layer in the direction of the arrow and carefully remove the tablet.&nbsp;Do not push the tablet out through the back protective layer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20051117000012#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/td><td>3. Place the tablet on the tongue as soon as you have removed it from the package.&nbsp;It will melt in your mouth at once.&nbsp;You do not need water to swallow the tablet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz orodispersible tablet comes in contact with the saliva in your mouth and can therefore be taken without water.&nbsp;It has a sweet orange taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and adolescents (12 years and older):<\/strong>&nbsp;Take a&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz 10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>orodispersible&nbsp;tablet once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children 2 to 12 years of age weighing more than 30 kg:<\/strong>&nbsp;Take a&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz 10 mg&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children under 2 years of age or weighing less than 30 kg:\u00a0<\/strong>Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz\u00a0orodispersible\u00a0tablet should not be given to children under 2 years of age or older children weighing less than 30 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with severe hepatic impairment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Adults and children weighing more than 30 kg should start with a lower dose: Take a&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz 10 mg&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet every other day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly patients and patients with renal impairment:<\/strong>&nbsp;No dose adjustment is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration of treatment:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Sandoz&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet for as long as your doctor has told you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Loratadine Sandoz than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz\u00a0only\u00a0as\u00a0prescribed.\u00a0If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) by mistake for assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0Taking more\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Sandoz than recommended can cause drowsiness, palpitations, and headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Loratadine Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your tablet on time, take it as soon as possible, then return to your regular dosing schedule.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/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;in adults and children over 12 years of age are:<\/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 to 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;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) have also been seen after 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>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in the unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/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 Sandoz<\/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 and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/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>An&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet contains 10 mg of&nbsp;loratadine&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are orange-flavored sweeteners (containing sulfites), aspartame (E951), anhydrous citric acid (E330),\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica (E551), dried corn starch, anhydrous\u00a0lactose, magnesium stearate (E470b), croscarmellose sodium (E4688 E2), mannitol (E46) sorbitol (E420), crospovidone,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0hydrated silica (E551), polysorbate 80 (E433), povidone (E1201), microcrystalline cellulose (E460).<\/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;Sandoz&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablet is white, round and flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The packs contain 4, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 28, 30 or 100&nbsp;orodispersible&nbsp;tablets, packed in aluminum \/ aluminum blisters with perforations between each tablet.<\/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>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verov\u0161kova 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loratadine Sandoz is an 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