Loratrim

Active Ingredients

Each 5 ml contains:

Loratadine 5 mg

Indications

Therapeutic group:

Antihistamines

Loratrim syrup is intended for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria.

Instructions

The usual dosage is generally:

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

10 ml, once a day, with or without food.

The dosage for children aged 2-12 years is by weight:

Body weight over 30 kg: 10 ml, once a day, with or without food.

Body weight of 30 kg or less: 5 ml, once a day, with or without food.

Loratrim syrup is not intended for infants and children under the age of 2 years.

Adults and children with severe liver problems:

Adults and children weighing over 30 kg: 10 ml, once in two days (one day yes, one day no), with or without food.

Children weighing 30 kg or less: 5 ml, once in two days (one day yes, one day no), with or without food.

Nonetheless, refer to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Use a measuring teaspoon, syringe or dropper dedicated for measuring the right amount of

medicine. If a measuring teaspoon or other measuring utensil has not been provided with the package, consult the pharmacist. Do not use a household teaspoon to measure the amount of medicine. Household teaspoons vary in size, and you may not get the right amount of medicine.

If you forgot to take this medicine at the required time, take a dose as soon as you remember and continue treatment as per the directions for use. Never take a double dose to compensate for the forgotten dose!

Refer to the doctor if the signs of the illness (symptoms) worsen or do not improve, or if you feel worse.

After first opening the bottle, can be used for 6 months.

Warnings

Do not use Loratrim syrup if you are sensitive (allergic) to loratadine or to any of the other ingredients contained in the medicine.

Before treatment with the medicine, tell the doctor if:

• You are suffering from a liver disease
• You are scheduled to have a skin test for allergies. Do not take Loratrim syrup two days before these tests. This is because the medicine may affect the results of the test.

Do not use this medicine frequently or for a prolonged period without consulting the doctor.

If you are taking another drug concomitantly or if you have just finished treatment with another medicine, inform the attending doctor, in order to prevent hazards or lack of efficacy arising from drug interactions.

If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, consult with the doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine. If you become pregnant while using this preparation, consult the doctor. There is insufficient information regarding the safety of use of this medicine during pregnancy; therefore, use of Loratrim syrup during pregnancy is not recommended.

The active ingredient of the medicine, loratadine, is secreted into breast milk and harm to newborns or infants cannot be ruled out. Therefore, avoid use of the medicine while breastfeeding.

At the recommended dosage, Loratrim syrup is not expected to cause drowsiness or decreased alertness. Nevertheless, very rarely, some people feel drowsy, which may affect their ability to drive or to operate machinery.

Loratrim syrup contains sucrose; therefore, if you have been told by a doctor that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Do not give Loratrim syrup to infants and children under the age of 2 years.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.