Clarinase - Medicines

1 ClarinaseLoratadine and pseudoephedrine SulfateConsumer Medicine Information What is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about does not contain all of the available does not take the place of talking to your doctor Medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor orpharmacist has weighed the risks of you taking Clarinaseagainst the benefits it is expected to have for you have any concerns about taking this medicine, askyour doctor or this leaflet with the may need to read it Clarinase is used forClarinase relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis(hayfever), such as:Clarinase1 nasal and sinus congestion sneezing runny nose watery, itchy eyesClarinase contains a combination of two Medicines , loratadine(an antihistamine) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant).

2 Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by preventingthe effects of a substance called histamine. Histamine isproduced by the body in response to foreign substances whichthe body is allergic to. Decongestants produce narrowing ofblood vessels. This leads to clearing of the stuffy or doctor or pharmacist, however, may prescribe Clarinasefor another purpose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if youhave any questions about why Clarinase has been prescribedfor is available from pharmacy without a you take ClarinaseWhen you must not take itDo not take Clarinase if: you have an allergy to Clarinase or any of theingredients listed at the end of this not take Clarinase if you have, or have had, any of thefollowing medical conditions: glaucoma difficulty passing urine severe high blood pressure severe blood vessel disease an overactive thyroid glandDo not take Clarinase if you are taking or within 14 daysof discontinuing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), Medicines used to treat not take Clarinase if you are pregnant or breastfeedingunless you have discussed the risks and benefits involvedwith your doctor or not give Clarinase to children under 12 years of not take Clarinase after the expiry date printed on not take Clarinase if the packaging is torn or showssigns of you start to take itTell your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergies to.

3 Any other medicinesClarinase3 any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyesTell your doctor or pharmacist if you have or have hadany medical conditions, especially the following: eye problems (such as high pressure in the eye orglaucoma) stomach ulcer intestinal obstruction prostate or urinary bladder problems heart disease diabetes if you are 60 years of age or older, because older adultsmay be more sensitive to the effects of the you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about anyof the above, tell them before you take pseudoephedrine in Clarinase is considered a stimulant bysporting bodies. Its use in competing athletes is other medicinesTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any othermedicines, including Medicines that you buy without aprescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health Medicines should not be taken with Clarinase .

4 Theseinclude: heart or blood pressure Medicines monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Medicines used to treatdepression antacids kaolinThese Medicines may be affected by Clarinase , or may affecthow well it works. You may need different amounts of yourmedicine, or you may need to take different Medicines . Yourdoctor or pharmacist will advise to take ClarinaseHow much to takeThe recommended dose of Clarinase in adults and childrenover 12 years is one tablet every 12 does not matter if you take Clarinase before or after not use in children under 12 years of sure to take Clarinase exactly as your doctor orpharmacist has told you you do not follow their instructions, you may not get relieffrom your not take more Clarinase than recommended by yourdoctor or to take itSwallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

5 Do notcrush, break or chew the tablet before you forget to take itIf it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose youmissed and take your next dose when you are meant , take it as soon as you remember, and then goback to taking your medicine as you would not take a double dose to make up for the dose you take too much (overdose)Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons InformationCentre (13 11 26) for advice or go to casualty at yournearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else mayhave taken too much Clarinase . Do this even if there areno signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgentmedical telephone numbers for these places you are taking ClarinaseThings you must doTell all the doctors, dentists and pharmacists who aretreating you that you are taking your doctor or pharmacist if you become pregnantwhile you are taking you must not doDo not give Clarinase to anyone else, even if theirsymptoms seem similar to not use it to treat any other complaints unless yourdoctor or pharmacist says to be careful ofMake sure you know how you react to Clarinase beforeyou drive a car or operate is unlikely to make you drowsy.

6 If you are drowsy,do not drive a car or work with taking Clarinase 48 hours before you have any may interfere with the results of skin effectsTell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if youdo not feel well while you are using helps most people with allergies, but it may haveunwanted effects in a few other Medicines , Clarinase can cause some side effects. Ifthey occur, they are most likely to be minor and , some may be serious and need medical your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questionsyou may unwanted effects seen with Clarinase have been mild tomoderate. These include: trouble sleeping dry mouth headache sleepiness nervousness dizziness fatigueOther unwanted effects may also occur in some people your doctor if you notice any other not be alarmed by this list of possible side may not experience any of using ClarinaseStorageKeep your tablets in the blister pack in a dry place until itis time to take you take your tablets out of the blister pack they will notkeep your tablets in a cool dry place where thetemperature stays below 25 degrees not store them or any other medicine in the bathroomor near a not leave them in the car on hot days or on the tablets where children cannot reach your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop taking Clarinaseor the tablets have passed their expiry

7 Date, ask yourpharmacist what to do with any tablets that are left descriptionWhat it looks likeClarinase tablets are white round tablets. Clarinase is availablein packs of 6 ingredients: loratadine 5mg pseudoephedrine sulfate 120mgOther ingredients: lactose sucrose maize starch povidone magnesium stearate acacia calcium sulfate carnauba wax titanium dioxideClarinase10 microcrystalline cellulose colophony oleic acid soap talc zein white beeswaxClarinase does not contain Schering-Plough Pty Ltd 11 Gibbon Road Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 AUSTRALIAA ustralian Registration Number AUST R 53516 Date of Preparation 20 September 2005 Clarinase11