Galpharm One-a-Day Allergy And Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets offer fast symptom relief. Each tablet contains loratadine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. These tablets ease sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. They are safe for adults and children over 2 years. One tablet provides 24-hour hayfever and allergy relief.

Key Features:

• Non-drowsy formula: Minimizes drowsiness for most users.
• Once-daily dosing: One tablet provides 24-hour symptom control.
• Versatile use: Works for hayfever, pet, and dust mite allergies.
• Skin allergy relief: Soothes rashes, itching, and hives.
• Convenient pack size: 14 tablets for two weeks of relief.
• Trusted brand: Galpharm is a known hayfever relief brand.

Who can take these tablets?

Adults and kids over 2 years weighing 30kg or more can take these tablets. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should avoid them. Always consult a doctor if unsure.

How long does it take to work?

Relief starts within an hour of taking a tablet. Full effects may take a few days with regular use. Take one tablet daily for continuous relief.

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

Most users can drive safely after using these tablets. However, if drowsiness occurs, avoid driving or operating machinery.

Patient Information Leaflet

The active ingredient is: Loratadine, 10 mg per tablet.

The other ingredients are: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinised starch and magnesium stearate.

Check the leaflet for dosage information. Adults and children aged 2 years and over with a weight of over 30 kg can take 1 tablet.

If symptoms worsen or do not improve, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away, or contact your nearest hospital casualty department. Take the carton and the leaflet with you. You may get a headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, have a rapid heartbeat or feel sleepy.

If you forget to take a dose:

Take the recommended dose as soon as you remember; wait at least 24 hours before taking another tablet. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.

Do not take if you:

• Are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or anyof the other ingredients in the medicine.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking if you:

• Have liver problems.

You may need to take a lower dose.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Other important information

If you are going to have skin tests to identify allergies, stop taking this medicine 48 hours before the tests.

Driving and using machines

Tests have shown that this medicine does not cause drowsiness in the vast majority of people using it. Therefore it will not normally affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However there may be very rare exceptions and if you experience dizziness, nausea or drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery.

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

Other medicines

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines taken without a prescription. There is a potential for loratadine to interact with other drugs including ketoconazole, erythromycin, and cimetidine.

Like all medicines, Galpharm One-a-Day Allergy and Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets can sometimes have side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Serious side effects

Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor or go to a casualty department immediately if:

• you get any swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body
• you experience any wheezing, difficulty in breathing or have any problems swallowing
• you get a skin rash, or hives on the skin after taking the tablets
• you experience convulsions (ts).

The above symptoms may mean you are having a very rare, serious allergic reaction to this medicine.

Other possible side effects

If any of the following side effects get serious or concerns you, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor or pharmacist.

• Headache, nervousness and tiredness in children aged 2 - 12 years.
• Drowsiness, headache, increased appetite and difficulty sleeping in adults and children over 12.
• Very rare side effects are severe allergic reactions (difficulty in breathing, wheezing, itching, hives and swelling), dizziness, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, feeling sick (nausea), dry mouth,upset stomach, changes in liver function, rash, hair loss and tiredness.

Reporting of side effects

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