Claratyne is the brand name of Loratadine, which is sold in New Zealand, and is the same as Claritin sold in the US.

Claratyne relieves symptoms associated with perennial and seasonal allergies: such as sneezing, nasal discharge and itching, as well as itching and burning of the eyes.

Claritin has no drowsy side effects.

Claratyne tablets are small white tablets, which contain loratadine 10mg, starch, magnesium sterate and lactose.

General

Hayfever is also called allergic rhinitis. Symptoms include

• sneezing
• runny nose
• nasal congestion
• itchy nose and watery, itchy eyes
• itchy palate (roof of the mouth).

Some people have both nasal and eye symptoms, although others will have mainly one or the other.

If nasal symptoms are controlled, this will often help the eye symptoms.

Hay fever is usually seasonal and is aggravated by some pollens and grass seeds.

Side Effects

See your Doctor if:

• There is shortness of breath, which could be asthma.
• There is a cough or wheeze, which could be asthma.
• There is swollen glands and / or a persistent headache - may be an infection.
• There is a yellow discharge or pus from the eyes or nose.
• Only one side of the nose or eye is affected.
• Ears or sinuses (around the cheekbones) are painful.

Directions

Dosage: 1 tablet Daily

Follow the directions of using this medicine provided by your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep your tablets in the blister pack until you take them. If you take the tablets out of the blister pack they will not keep well.

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Warnings

Claratyne should not be given to children under 2 years of age unless they have been seen by Doctor.

Do not use during pregnancy or lactation except on medical advice.