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Clarityne medicine 10mg is made in the form of tablets containing 10mg of the active ingredient Loratadin. It is used to relieve the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy, itchy, and watery eyes. In addition, the drug is also used to relieve symptoms of rashes, urticaria and other allergic skin conditions.
1. What is Clarityne?
Clarityne medicine 10mg is a medicine containing the active ingredient Loratadin and other excipients in a sufficient amount. Active ingredient Loratadin works to block the effectiveness of Histamine - a chemical produced by the body that causes allergies. Therefore, the active ingredient Loratadin will have the effect of reducing allergy symptoms.
Active ingredient Loratadin belongs to the 2nd generation antihistamine group. The drug works by selectively inhibiting peripheral H1 receptors on receptors - Histamine H1, so the drug has anti-allergic effects with prolonged therapeutic effect. long.
Drugs and drug metabolites hardly penetrate the blood-brain barrier, so they have little effect on the central nervous system. Clarityne 10mg also has no anticholinergic effect.
2. What disease does Clarityne 10mg treat?
The treating doctor will prescribe the use of Clarityne 10mg in the following cases:
Treatment of allergic rhinitis with symptoms of runny nose, watery eyes, itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose. The signs and symptoms of the nose and eyes will subside rapidly after taking the medicine. Symptomatic treatment of chronic urticaria or other skin allergies. Clarityne 10mg is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity or allergy to the components of the drug. Use with caution in people with liver failure should be cautious when using the drug. When using Clarityne 10mg, there is a risk of dry mouth, especially in the elderly, and an increased risk of tooth decay. Therefore, you need to pay attention to good oral hygiene when treating with drugs containing the active ingredient Loratadin.
3. Usage and therapeutic dose of Clarityne 10mg
3.1. How to use the drug The drug is made in the form of a tablet, suitable for oral use. In case people have difficulty swallowing, it is possible to break the tablet according to the groove available on the drug 3.2. Dosage For adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take once a day, the dose is 10mg Loratadine. For children from 2 to 12 years old: If body weight is over 30kg: 10mg Loratadine, 1 time/day. Tablet or syrup form. If the body weight is less than 30kg: Do not use the drug with the dosage form of tablets. The safety and effectiveness of the drug in children under 2 years of age have not been established. Note that the above therapeutic doses are for reference only. You should use Clarityne 10mg exactly as your doctor has advised and prescribed.
In case of overdose Loratadine tablets (40 - 180 mg), there are manifestations: Drowsiness, headache, tachycardia. The treatment of overdose is symptomatic treatment combined with functional life support. Your doctor may prescribe activated charcoal (a suspension), consider gastric lavage. Note, the active ingredient Loratadine is not eliminated by peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis. Patients should rest and monitor vital signs closely.
In case of missed dose, take it as soon as you remember. Never use a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you have any questions, please contact your treating doctor or clinical pharmacist immediately for advice and clear answers.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Clarityne 10mg
When using Clarityne 10mg, you may experience unwanted effects, as follows.
Common systemic undesirable effects, including: fatigue; nervous system reactions: lethargy, headache; reactions to the digestive system: dry mouth , gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, gastritis; allergic reactions such as a red rash on the skin. Undesirable effects, including: Dizziness, hypersensitivity reactions, excessive hair loss; abnormal liver function tests; convulsions; Tachycardia, palpitations When experiencing unwanted effects of the drug, you need to stop using it and notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
5. Clarityne 10mg drug interactions
Clarityne 10mg drug when used in combination with other drugs and tests may cause interactions such as:
Combined use with Ketoconazole, Erythromycin, Cimetidine increases the plasma concentration of the active ingredient Loratadin. However, this increase in concentration is not clinically significant, including electrocardiographic findings. Concomitant use with inhibitors of CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 increases plasma concentrations of antihistamines, which may lead to an increase in undesirable effects. You should stop using Clarityne 48 hours before conducting skin tests. This is because antihistamines can prevent or reduce positive skin reactions.
6. Some notes when using Clarityne 10mg
For pregnant women: Currently, clinical trials on adverse drug reactions in pregnant women have not been fully established. Therefore, it is best to avoid using Clarityne 10mg during pregnancy. If the use of medication is necessary, strictly follow the instructions of the treating doctor. For breast-feeding women: Loratadine is partly excreted in breast milk. Therefore, the use of Clarityne 10mg is not recommended in nursing women. For drivers and use of machines: There are no clinical reports of adverse effects on the ability to drive and use machines. However, the undesirable effect of drowsiness has not been completely eliminated. Therefore, Clarityne 10mg should be used with caution in this group of subjects. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the label. Keep Clarityne 10mg out of the reach of children and young children. The drug does not have any special storage conditions. However, store the medicine in a cool, dry place, avoid direct sunlight and avoid humid places. Clarityne 10mg is a brand name medicine containing the active ingredient Loratadine used to control attacks of allergic rhinitis or cases of urticaria. In some cases, patients may experience rare symptoms caused by drug toxicity. Therefore, you need to actively contact your doctor if the disease worsens or the above symptoms become worse so that the doctor can promptly support treatment to protect the safety of the patient.
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