Sae Rodin Syrup (Loratadine)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 12 years may take 10 mg of loratadine once daily orally.

Child dose

For children aged 2 to under 12 years who weigh 30 kg or more, administer 10 mg once daily. For children weighing less than 30 kg, administer 5 mg once daily.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have an allergic reaction to this medication or any of its ingredients. Children under 2 years of age should not use this medication, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also refrain from taking it. While taking this medication, certain drugs, such as cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, and fluoxetine, should not be taken together. The combination of this medication with those drugs may interfere with the breakdown of this medication, leading to abnormally high drug concentrations in the body. If you are breastfeeding, it is advisable to avoid taking this medication, as it may be passed into breast milk. Patients with liver or kidney problems must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If serious drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, or other abnormal symptoms occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional. In case of overdose, immediate treatment is necessary, and if the patient is unconscious, do not induce vomiting. This medication is not removed by dialysis; therefore, professional emergency care should be sought in case of overdose. If planning a skin irritation test, it is recommended to discontinue taking this medication 48 hours prior to the test, as it may affect skin responses. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container with the lid securely closed.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylaxis
• including angioedema
• liver dysfunction
• loss of normal heart rhythm
• seizures

Mild side effects

Sedative effect, anticholinergic effect, headache, fainting, drowsiness, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, gastritis), increased appetite, tachycardia, fatigue, rash, alopecia, palpitations, dizziness

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication alongside cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, or fluoxetine.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

A colorless to light yellow syrup with a grape flavor contained in an aluminum pouch

Package unit

200 pouches/box (5 mL/pouch x 200) - 200 pouches/box [(5 mL/pouch x 200)]