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Claratyne TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: loratadine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CLARATYNE loratadine 10mg tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For use in the treatment of both seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis in adults & children 12 years of age or older. Also indicated for the relief of symptoms & signs of chronic urticaria in adults & children 12 years & older.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White to off white oval tablet, score on one side, plain on the other, free from foreign matter.

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Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 75 tablets pack
  • 10, 30 pack
  • 2 tablets pack
  • 60 tablets pack
  • 20 tablets pack
  • 1 tablet pack
  • 100 tablets pack
  • 5 tablets pack
  • 110 tablets pack
  • 90 tablets pack
  • 160 tablets pack
  • 150 tablets pack
  • 180 tablets pack
  • 50 tablets pack
  • 130 tablets pack
  • 120 tablets pack
  • 140 tablets pack
  • 70 tablets pack
  • 40 tablets pack
  • 80 pack
  • 170 tablets pack
  • 200 tablets pack
  • 190 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient loratadine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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