Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better, if you feel worse or if your symptoms change. See section 4.

1. What Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief
5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution
3. How to take Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution
6. Contents of the pack and other information

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution contains the active substance Loratadine which belongs to a class of medicines called "antihistamines".

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution helps to reduce your allergy symptoms by stopping the effects of a substance called "histamine," which is produced in the body when you are allergic to something.

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (for example: hayfever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose and burning or itchy eyes in adults and children over the age of 2 years.

The medicine may also be used to help relieve symptoms of urticaria (itching and redness), which is often known as hives or nettle rash.

The effect of Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution will last a whole day and should help you to continue your normal daily activities and sleep.

You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Loratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution:

• If you have liver disease
• if you are scheduled to have any skin tests for allergies. Do not take Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution for two days before having these tests. This is because it may affect the test results.

If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution.

Do not give Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution to children younger than 2 years old.

The side effects of Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution may increase when used together with medicines that alter the performance of some enzymes responsible for drug-metabolism in the liver.

However, in clinical studies, no increase in side effects of Loratadine was seen with products that altered the performance of these enzymes.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription.

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution has not been shown to add to the effects of an alcoholic drink.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution during pregnancy.

Do not take Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution if you are breast-feeding.

Loratadine is excreted in breast milk.

At the recommended dose, Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution is not expected to cause you to be drowsy or less alert.

However, very rarely some people experience drowsiness, which may affect their ability to drive or use machines.

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution contains 6 g of sucrose per dose; this should be taken into account in those patients with diabetes.

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Water or other liquid is not needed to swallow the medicine.
• The medicine may be taken with or without food.

It is important to know how much your child weighs to make sure that you give the correct amount of medicine. For example, a 9 year old child weighs about 30 kg (4 st 7 lb). If in doubt weigh your child and then follow the instructions in the table.

Do not give to children under 2 years.

The recommended dose is:

Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh 30 kg (4 st 7 lb) or less to take 1 x 5 ml spoonful, once daily.

Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh more than 30 kg (4 st 7 lb) to take 2 x 5 ml spoonfuls, once daily.

Adults and children over 12 years to take 2 x 5 ml spoonfuls, once daily.

If you have severe liver problems your doctor or pharmacist may advise you to take the recommended amount every other day. If this applies to you follow their instructions.

If you take more Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution than you should, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away. No serious problems are expected; however you may get a headache, have a rapid heartbeat or feel sleepy.

If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as you remember, then continue to take it as usual.

• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

• The active substance is Loratadine. Each 5 ml of the medicine contains 5 mg Loratadine.
• The other ingredients are propylene glycol E1520, glycerol (E422), sucrose, citric acid anhydrous, sodium benzoate (E211), artificial peach flavouring and purified water.

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution is a clear, colourless to light yellow solution.

Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution is available in amber glass bottles of 100 ml with a tamper-evident, childproof, polypropylene cap.

A dosage spoon is included.

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