Loratadine-ratiopharm 10mg

Loratadine-ratiopharm 10mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How should it be used?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. You should only use the medicine for a few days without medical advice if the symptoms have not improved after this time.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to drowsiness, increased heart rate and headaches, among other things. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Infants and young children under 2 years of age: The medicinal product must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicinal product should not be used.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

In children under 12 years of age:
- Headache
- nervousness
- Tiredness

In adolescents aged 12 and over and adults:
- Increase in appetite
- headaches
- drowsiness
- Insomnia

If you notice any disturbance or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient helps with allergies and relieves itching. It suppresses the effect of the body's own substance histamine in two ways: Firstly, it inhibits the release of histamine from the mast cells (special defense cells) of the blood and tissue; secondly, it displaces histamine from its binding sites. As a tissue hormone and a type of messenger substance, histamine plays an important role in the development of inflammation and allergic reactions.

Application

- Allergic rhinitis, e.g. hay fever - hives, with itching, redness and wheals on the skin, especially if the symptoms are chronic

Dosage

1/2 tablet1 time a dayChildren aged 2-12 years under 30 kg body weightregardless of meal time1 tablet1 time a dayChildren aged 2-12 years over 30 kg body weightregardless of meal time1 tablet1 time a dayAdolescents aged 12 years and over and adultsregardless of meal timePatients with liver dysfunction: You may need to reduce the single or total dose or increase the interval between doses in consultation with your doctor.