Sinotadine Soft Capsules (Loratadine)

Adult dose

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

Child dose

For children aged 6-12 years who weigh over 30 kg, administer 10 mg once daily.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to specific ingredients, children under 6 years of age, or women during pregnancy or breastfeeding. While taking this medication, it should not be used concurrently with drugs such as cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, or fluoxetine, as these can delay the breakdown of this medication and increase its concentration in the blood. This medication can be passed through breast milk, so it is safest not to take it while breastfeeding. Patients with liver or kidney function issues should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If unusual symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, or heart rhythm disturbances occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. In case of overdose, induce vomiting or seek emergency treatment such as gastric lavage immediately. Do not induce vomiting if unconscious. This medication cannot be removed by dialysis, so professional treatment and observation are required. In skin irritation tests, this medication may interfere with skin reactions, so it should be stopped 48 hours before the test. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept tightly closed in its original container. Transferring to another container may degrade the quality of the medication or pose a risk of misuse.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylaxis including angioedema
• liver dysfunction
• loss of arrhythmia.

Mild side effects

Sedative effect, anticholinergic effects, headache, fainting, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, gastritis), increased appetite, tachycardia, fatigue, rash, alopecia, palpitations, dizziness, seizures.

Drug interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer duration.

Appearance

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

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP [10 capsules/PTP*1]