Sunward Sunadine 10mg Tablet

Sunward Sunadine 10mg Tablet is an over-the-counter antihistamine tablet containing loratadine 10mg, used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, itchy and watery eyes, and hives (urticaria) caused by allergic rhinitis and other allergic conditions. It is suitable for adults and children old enough to take tablets, based on the age indicated on the product label.

Loratadine is a second-generation, low-sedation antihistamine that works by blocking histamine, the chemical responsible for triggering allergic symptoms. The 10mg tablet strength provides a convenient once-daily dose for adults and adolescents seeking relief from seasonal or year-round allergies, and is available as a non-prescription (OTC) product at DoctorOnCall.

Loratadine selectively blocks peripheral histamine H1-receptors, preventing histamine released during an allergic reaction from binding and producing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and nasal or eye discharge. Because loratadine crosses into the brain only minimally at the recommended 10mg dose, it causes less sedation than older, first-generation antihistamines.

Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food, swallowed whole with a glass of water. Try to take the tablet at the same time each day to maintain consistent allergy symptom control, and do not crush or chew the tablet unless it is specifically designed to be chewed.

The usual adult and adolescent dose is one 10mg tablet once daily; the dose may need adjustment for individuals with significant liver impairment or elderly patients, so check with a pharmacist if in doubt. This tablet strength is generally intended for adults and children above the age specified on the product label, as younger children usually require a lower-strength syrup formulation instead.

Sunward Sunadine 10mg Tablet is generally stable for up to 2 to 3 years from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and kept in its original packaging. Always check the expiry date printed on the blister strip or carton before use and do not use tablets past their expiry date.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, keeping the tablets in their original blister packaging until ready to use. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to loratadine or any other ingredient in the tablet
• Significant liver impairment without dose guidance from a doctor
• Use in children below the minimum age or weight stated on the product label

• Ketoconazole, erythromycin, and cimetidine, which may increase loratadine blood levels
• Alcohol, which may add to drowsiness in some individuals
• Other antihistamines or combination cold and allergy products, to avoid duplicate dosing
• Grapefruit juice, which some references note may affect antihistamine metabolism

• Take the tablet at the same time each day for the most consistent allergy control
• Swallow the tablet whole with water rather than chewing it
• Loratadine is generally low-sedation, but note how it affects you before driving or operating machinery
• Keep the tablet in its blister strip until just before use to protect it from moisture
• See a doctor if allergy symptoms do not improve or worsen after regular use

Sunward Sunadine 10mg Tablet is intended to relieve allergy symptoms and does not treat the underlying cause of the allergy. Customers in Malaysia and Singapore who are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, have liver disease, or are giving the tablet to a child should check the label carefully or consult a doctor or pharmacist to confirm the tablet form and dose are appropriate.