Loratadine should not be taken with some medicines.You can give your child medicines that contain paracetamol or ibuprofen, unless your doctor has told you not to.You can report any suspected side effects to a UK safety scheme at yellowcard Can other medicines be given at the same time as Loratadine? If you notice anything unusual and are concerned, contact your doctor. There may sometimes be other side effects that are not listed above. Your child may have an upset tummy (stomach ache). Your child’s eyesight may be blurred (fuzzy). Your child may get a headache, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or they may feel restless or agitated. Your child may be drowsy (feel sleepy) for a few hours after each dose. If they are still a problem after a week, or you are worried, contact your doctor but continue to give Loratadine. These usually wear off after a few days as your child gets used to the medicine. Your child may get some of the following side effects when they first start taking Loratadine. Other side-effects you need to know about We use medicines to make our children better, but sometimes they have other effects that we don’t want (side effects). Have the medicine or packaging with you if you telephone for advice.

If you are concerned that you may have given too much, contact your doctor or local NHS services (details at end of leaflet). You are unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose of Loratadine by mistake. If you usually give it once a day in the morning: Give the missed dose when you remember during the day, as long as this is at least 12 hours before the next dose is due. They will decide what to do based on your child’s condition and the specific medicine involved. If your child is sick again, seek advice from your family doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or hospital.

If your child is sick more than 30 minutes after having a dose of Loratadine, do not give them another dose.

If your child is sick less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Loratadine, give them the same dose again.

If your child has been in contact with something that they are allergic to and has symptoms, the symptoms should go away in 30 to 60 minutes, but if the medicine is being used to prevent an allergic reaction you may not see much difference in your child. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount. Measure out the right amount using an oral syringe or a medicine spoon. If you are not sure how much to give, contact your pharmacist or doctor. If you have bought your medicine over the counter, follow the instructions on the packaging. The dose will be shown on the medicine label. Your doctor will work out the amount of Loratadine (the dose) that is right for your child. Give the medicine at about the same time each day so that this becomes part of your child’s daily routine, which will help you to remember. You should follow your doctor’s instructions on when to give Loratadine. give in the morning if symptoms are worse in the day or in the evening if symptoms are worse then.

Your doctor may have told you to give Loratadine when your child’s symptoms are usually worse e.g.

This is usually in the morning but can depend on the timing of the symptoms and whether the medication has any sedating effect on the individual.

Loratadine is usually given once each day.

Loratadine should be stopped once it is no longer needed. In other children, it is used regularly (e.g. when they are exposed to a trigger such as animal hair). In some children, Loratadine is used only when it is needed (e.g. Most children only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms of allergy. Loratadine blocks the effects of histamine and so reduces these symptoms. This causes itchy, watery eyes, running or blocked nose, sneezing and rashes. When the body comes into contact with something it is allergic to, such as pollen, animal hair or fur, house dust or insect bites, it produces a chemical called histamine. Loratadine is a medicine known as an antihistamine. Why is it important for my child to take Loratadine? Loratadine is available as many common brands, including: Clarityn Allergy or Clarityn Rapide Allergy.

Is there anything else I need to know about this medicine?.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Loratadine?.Other side-effects you need to know about.Why is it important for my child to take Loratadine?.

Take as needed allergy