Loraday 5Mg Syrup 100 ml

Description

Loraday Syrup contains the active substance loratadine which belongs to a class of medicines called “antihistamines.” Loraday Syrup 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. Loraday Syrup relieves 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. The syrup may also be used to help relieve symptoms of urticaria (itching and redness), which is often known as hives or nettle rash. The effect of Loraday Syrup will last a whole day and should help you to continue your normal daily activities and sleep. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse. How to use Taking this medicine Water or other liquid is not needed to swallow the syrup. The syrup may be taken with or without food. Adults and children over 12 years 2 x 5 ml spoonful Once daily Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh more than 30 kg (4st 7lb) 2 x 5 ml spoonful Once daily Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh 30 kg (4st 7lb) or less 1 x 5 ml spoonful Once daily Warnings and precautions Do not take Loraday Syrup If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine If you are pregnant or breastfeeding Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist before taking Loraday Syrup: If you have liver disease If you are scheduled to have any skin tests for allergies. Side Effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most commonly reported side effects in adults and children over 12 years of age are: Drowsiness Headache Increased appetite Difficulty sleeping. The most commonly reported side effects in children aged 2 to 12 years are: Headache Nervousness Tiredness The following very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) have also been seen during the marketing of loratadine: Severe allergic reaction (including swelling) Dizziness Convulsion Fast or irregular heartbeat Nausea (feeling sick) Dry mouth Upset stomach Liver problems Hair loss Rash Tiredness Storage Information Store below 30° C. Protect from light. Used within 1 month after opening. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. Loraday Syrup can affect the way that some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on Loraday Syrup. The side effects of Loraday 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. Ingredients The active substance in Loraday Syrup is Loratadine: The excipients Citric Acid monohydrate, Sucrose, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Raspberry Flavour and purified water. Specifications Loraday Syrup is a clear, colourless to faint yellow solution with raspberry flavour Loraday