Clarityn Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup provides up to 24 hour relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose and burning or itchy eyes in adults and children over the age of 2 years.
Clarityn Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup provides up to 24 hour relief from symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (for example, hayfever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose and burning or itchy eyes in adults and children over the age of 2 years. It can also be used to help relieve symptoms of urticaria (itching and redness), which is often known as hives or nettle rash.
Clarityn Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup contains an antihistimine called loratadine that helps to reduce your allergy symptoms by stopping the effects of a substance called "histamine" which is produced in the body when you are allergic to something.
Each pack of Clarityn Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup is supplied with a measuring cup with 5ml and 10ml dosing lines for easy and accurate administration.
Clarityn Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup is free from sugar, colour, gluten and lactose.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
It is important to know how much your child weighs to make sure that you give the correct amount of medicine. If in doubt weigh your child and then follow the instructions in the table.
Children aged 2 to 12 years who weigh 30kg (4st 7lb) or less: 5ml once daily.
Children aged 2 to 12 years who weigh more than 30kg (4st 7lb): 10ml once daily.
Adults and children over 12 years: 10ml once daily.
If you have severe liver problems your doctor or pharmacist may advise you to take the recommended amount every other day.
If this applies to you follow their instructions.If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
Do not give Clarityn Allergy Syrup to children younger than 2 years old.
The side effects of Clarityn Allergy Syrup may increase when used together with medicines that alter the performance of some enzymes responsible for drug-metabolism in the liver. However, in clinical studies, no increase in side effects of loratadine was seen with products that altered the performance of these enzymes. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription.
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Clarityn Allergy Syrup during pregnancy.
Do not take Clarityn Allergy Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Loratadine is excreted in breast milk.
Clarityn Allergy Syrup contains maltitol liquid (3g in each 5ml of syrup which is equivalent to 600.69mg/ml). If you have been told by your doctor that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Clarityn Allergy Syrup contains sorbitol (700mg in each 5ml of syrup which is equivalent to 140mg/ml). Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Clarityn Allergy Syrup contains propylene glycol (250mg in each 5ml of syrup which is equivalent to 50mg/ml).
Clarityn Allergy Syrup contains sodium benzoate (2.5mg in each 5ml of syrup which is equivalent to 0.5mg/ml).
Clarityn Allergy Syrup contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml of syrup, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
Do not take Clarityn Allergy Syrup
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Clarityn Allergy Syrup:
If you have liver disease.
If you are scheduled to have any skin tests for allergies. Do not take Clarityn Allergy Syrup for two days before having these tests. This is because it may affect test results.
Always read the product information. Click on the link below to view the Patient Information Leaflet. Requires Adobe Reader – if you cannot open the file, please
