What is Claritine and when is it used?

Claritine is a preparation used to treat allergic diseases. It has a long-lasting, blocking effect on histamine, which is released in the body during allergic reactions. The long duration of action means that it can be taken once a day. In the usual dosage, Claritine does not usually impair the ability to perform or concentrate and also does not usually make you drowsy.

Claritine is used in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 for the preventive and symptomatic treatment of hay fever, chronic allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and chronic hives (urticaria).

What should be considered?

This medicine contains 89.3 mg of usable carbohydrates per single dose.

When should Claritine not be taken?

In case of known hypersensitivity to the active substance of Claritine or one of the ingredients.

Children under the age of 12 should not take Claritine tablets due to a lack of clinical experience.

When is caution required when taking Claritine?

Taking higher doses can lead to sedation (tiredness, sleepiness).

When driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery, the recommended dosage should not be exceeded.

The depressant effect of alcohol or diazepam is not increased by Claritine.

If you suffer from liver dysfunction, the doctor will usually reduce the dose, i.e. you only take Claritine every other day.

If you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance, please consult your doctor before taking Claritine pollen.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally.

Can Claritine be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to take Claritine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice before taking any medicines while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do you use Claritine?

Adolescents from 12 years and adults

1 - 1 Claritine tablet a day.

Children under 12 years of age

The use and safety of Claritine in children under 12 years of age has not been evaluated.

Correct way of taking

You can take it regardless of the time of day. In order to achieve the fastest possible onset of action, you should take Claritine on an empty stomach. If you prefer to take Claritine with food, the onset of action may be delayed.

Claritine tablets are swallowed whole with some liquid.

The tablet must not be divided at the decorative groove. Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Claritine have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Claritine:

Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 people):

Headache.

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100):

dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, cough, nosebleeds, runny nose, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, dry mouth, Indigestion, increased appetite, sore throat, tiredness.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000):

Excitement, anxiety, confusion, depression, migraine, nervousness, sweating, thirst, vomiting, tingling sensations, conjunctivitis, Eye pain, ear pain, tinnitus, chest pain, high blood pressure, palpitations, bronchitis, asthma, dry/blocked nose, shortness of breath, sinus infections, sneezing, trouble speaking, change in taste, wind (flatulence), stomach inflammation, constipation , toothache, itching, skin rashes, flushing, hives, joint pain, general weakness, back pain, more or less frequent urination, painful periods, fever, feeling unwell.

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000):

Allergic reactions, worsening of the allergy, memory loss, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, tactile disturbances, tremors , blurred vision, changes in the flow of tears, coughing up blood, low blood pressure, swelling, momentary loss of consciousness, palpitations, laryngitis, sore mouth, bleeding in the skin, dry hair, dry skin, sensitivity to light, leg cramps, swelling of the extremities, swelling of the face and around the eyes, swelling of the lips, tongue and larynx, impotence, loss of libido, increased menstrual bleeding, flushing.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):

Weight loss, hallucinations, seizures, eyelid spasms, changes in salivation, problems with liver function (hepatitis), Liver necrosis, jaundice, hair loss, skin reddening, muscle pain, discolored urine, vaginal inflammation, breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia), chills.

If you notice dark urine, light-colored stools and possibly yellowing of the skin, you should stop taking Claritine immediately and consult a doctor.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15 - 25°C). Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.

Additional Notes:

If an allergy test is performed, Claritine therapy should be discontinued 48 hours before the test is performed, as the administration of antihistamines may prevent or mitigate positive reactions.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Claritine contain?

1 tablet contains:

Active ingredients

Loratadine 10 mg

Excipients

Lactose, corn starch and magnesium stearate.

Approval number

48243 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Claritine? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription:

Packs of 14 and 42 tablets with a decorative groove.

Authorization holder

Bayer (Switzerland) AG, Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2022.