FDA Label for Loratadine
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Loratadine Product Label
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Loratadine 5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
Warnings
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
Otc - When Using
When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- place 1 tablet on tongue; tablet disintegrates, with or without water
| adults and children 6 years and over | 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- safety sealed: do not use if the individual blister unit imprinted with Loratadine Orally disintegrating Tablet, USP is open or torn
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- use tablet immediately after opening individual blister
- complies with USP Procedure 2 for Assay and Organic Impurities and Test 2 for Disintegration
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, mannitol, peppermint flavor, polysorbate 80, pullulan
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