{"id":6849,"date":"2021-01-14T12:05:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T12:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6849"},"modified":"2021-06-07T07:41:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:41:50","slug":"clarityn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/clarityn\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarityn &#8211; Loratadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 1 mg \/ ml\u00a0loratadine\u00a0syrup\u00a0<br>Loratadine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Clarityn is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Clarityn is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarityn&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;contains the active substance&nbsp;loratadine&nbsp;which belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;antihistamines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Clarityn works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarityn helps reduce your allergic symptoms by stopping the effects of a substance called&nbsp;histamine, which is formed in the body when you are allergic to something.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to take Clarityn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of temporary allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing and\/or red, watery, and itchy eyes in adults and children over 6 years.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Clarityn lasts around the clock and will help you continue with your daily activities and sleep.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine contained&nbsp;in Clarityn may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before taking Clarityn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Clarityn<\/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, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Clarityn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have liver disease<\/li><li>if you are going to undergo skin tests for&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;.&nbsp;Do not take Clarityn two days before these tests, as otherwise test results may be affected.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Clarityn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give Clarityn to children under 6 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Clarityn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;of Clarityn may increase with the concomitant use of other drugs that affect the function of certain liver enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of drugs in the liver.&nbsp;However, in&nbsp;clinical trials, no increase in&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of&nbsp;loratadine been seen&nbsp;with drugs that affect the function of these&nbsp;enzymes.&nbsp;Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;This also applies to over-the-counter medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clarityn and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarityn 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 breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Clarityn if you are pregnant other than on a doctor&#8217;s recommendation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Clarityn if you are breast-feeding.&nbsp;Loratadine is&nbsp;excreted in&nbsp;human&nbsp;milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;examining the ability to drive, no deterioration was observed in subjects receiving&nbsp;loratadine.&nbsp;At the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Clarityn, this is not expected to make you drowsy or less alert.&nbsp;However, drowsiness may occur in some people in rare cases and this may affect the ability to drive and use machines.<br><\/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.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clarityn contains maltitol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, sodium, and sodium benzoate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Liquid maltitol:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;This medicine contains 3 g of liquid maltitol per 5 ml, equivalent to 600.69 mg\/ml.&nbsp;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><strong>Sorbitol:<\/strong>&nbsp;This medicine contains 700 mg sorbitol per 5 ml, which is equivalent to 140 mg\/ml.&nbsp;Sorbitol is a source of fructose.&nbsp;If you (or your child) do not tolerate certain sugars, or if you (or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>your child) has been diagnosed with&nbsp;hereditary&nbsp;fructose intolerance, a rare, inherited disease that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>prevents fructose from breaking down, consult a doctor before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Propylene glycol:<\/strong>&nbsp;This medicine contains 250 mg propylene glycol per 5 ml equivalent to 50 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium:<\/strong>&nbsp;This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per 5 ml, essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium benzoate:<\/strong>&nbsp;This medicine contains 2.5 mg sodium benzoate per 5 ml, equivalent to 0.5 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Clarityn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much to take:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and children over 6 years:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bodyweight 30 kg or less:<\/strong>&nbsp;Take 5 ml (fill the dose to the 5 ml mark) once daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bodyweight over 30 kg<\/strong>: Take 10 ml (fill the dosage measure to the 10 ml mark) once daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarityn is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking this medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 water or other liquid is not needed to swallow&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to use Clarityn for longer than 3 months, you should contact a doctor to find out if the symptoms have another cause.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No serious problems are expected, however, you can get headaches, fast heartbeats, and become sleepy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Clarityn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;, take it as soon as you remember and then continue to take it as usual.<\/li><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/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<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>The most commonly reported&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;in children aged 2 to 12 years are:<\/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>The following&nbsp;<strong>very rare&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) have also been seen after the marketing of loratadine:<\/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>The frequency of the following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is not known (cannot 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<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects&nbsp;, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to side effects that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly (see details below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Clarityn<\/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 freeze.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.&nbsp;Store the bottle in the outer carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarityn&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;should be used within 1 month of opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice any change in the appearance of the&nbsp;syrup.<\/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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is&nbsp;loratadine.&nbsp;Every 10 ml of&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;contains 10 mg of&nbsp;loratadine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are disodium edetate (E386), sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (E339), liquid maltitol (E965), propylene glycol (E1520),&nbsp;glycerol&nbsp;(E422),&nbsp;phosphoric acid&nbsp;(E338), sodium benzoate (E211), liquid rose (E211), su4, carrier aroma and purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear was colorless to light yellow&nbsp;syrup&nbsp;.&nbsp;Clarityn&nbsp;syrup is&nbsp;available in opaque white plastic bottles of 60 or 120 ml with a safety-sealed, child-resistant plastic cap.&nbsp;A dosage measure with markings for 5 ml and 10 ml is included in the package.<br><\/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>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bayer AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 606<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>169 26 Solna<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlimed SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poligono Industrial Santa Rosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calle Francisco Alonso No.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28806 Alcal\u00e1 de Henares (Madrid)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal: Claritine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland, Italy: Clarityn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France, Greece, Spain: Clarityne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United Kingdom: Clarityn (Allergy)<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarityn syrup contains the active substance loratadine which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2203,2200],"tags":[7046,7048,7049,7041,7043,7044,2212,7045,7047,7042],"class_list":["post-6849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-c","category-medicines","tag-clarityn","tag-clarityn-side-effects","tag-clarityn-syrup","tag-loratadine","tag-loratadine-side-effects","tag-loratadine-syrup","tag-medicine","tag-syrup","tag-what-is-clarityn","tag-what-is-loratadine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6849"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6849\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11387,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6849\/revisions\/11387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}