Loratadine Soft Capsule (Loratadine)

Adult dose

For adults and children over 12 years, take loratadine 10 mg orally once daily.

Child dose

For children aged 6 to under 12 years weighing 30 kg or more, administer 10 mg once daily.

Do not take this medication if you have previously experienced an allergic reaction to this medication or any of its ingredients. Children under 6 years of age should not take this medication. It is also not safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to take this medication. Do not take this medication together with certain other medications such as cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, and fluoxetine while using this medication. Taking this medication along with these drugs may cause it to break down slowly in the body, leading to increased blood concentrations. If breastfeeding, it is advised not to take this medication as it may pass into breast milk and affect the baby. Individuals with impaired liver or kidney function should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If any unusual symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, or skin rash occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult an expert. In case of overdose, quickly induce vomiting or seek emergency treatment such as gastric lavage; if unconscious, do not induce vomiting. This medication is not removed by dialysis, so professional treatment and continuous monitoring are required. If you are scheduled for a skin irritation test, discontinuation of this medication 48 hours prior to the test is required to avoid affecting the results of the skin reaction. Store this medication out of reach of children and in its original sealed container for safety.

Serious side effects

Anaphylaxis including angioedema, liver function impairment, loss of control over tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), seizures.

Mild side effects

Sedation, anticholinergic effects, headache, fainting, drowsiness, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, gastritis), increased appetite, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), fatigue, rash, alopecia, palpitations, dizziness.

Drug interactions

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and ensure safe use.

Appearance

A transparent blue oval soft capsule containing a colorless to pale blue transparent liquid.

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP