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National Drug Formulary

CARIN TABLET 10 MG [SIN12046P]

Active ingredients: CARIN TABLET 10 MG

View product's general information
Last updated 24 April 2026

Product Info

CARIN TABLET 10 MG

[SIN12046P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

LORATADINE - 10 MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Manufacturer and Country

DUOPHARMA MANUFACTURING (BANGI) SDN BHD - MALAYSIA

Registration Number

SIN12046P

Licence Holder

DUOPHARMA (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Forensic Classification

GENERAL SALE LIST

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

R06AX13

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

1. What Carin are and what they are used for
Carin belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines.
Antihistamines help to reduce allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced in the body.
Carin relieves symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever), such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and burning or itchy eyes.
Carin also be used to relieve symptoms associated with a skin condition called urticaria; these symptoms include itching, redness and lumps on the skin called hives.

Dosing

3. How to take

Carin Dosage Table 1



Do not give this medicine to children under 2 years of age.
If you have severe liver problems, your pharmacist or doctor may advise you to take one tablet once every other day with a glass of water, with or without food.
If you take more than you should
Take Carin only as it is described in the directions.
No serious problems are expected with accidental overdose. However, if you take more than you were told to, contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately.
Sleepiness, rapid heartbeat and headache have been reported with overdoses of Carin.
If you forget to take a dose
If you forget to take your dose on time, take it as soon as possible and then go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking your Carin.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

If you take more than you should
Take Carin only as it is described in the directions. No serious problems are expected with accidental overdose.
However, if you take more than you were told to, contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately.
Sleepiness, rapid heartbeat and headache have been reported with overdoses of Carin.

If you forget to take a dose
If you forget to take your dose on time, take it as soon as possible and then go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking your Carin
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Contraindications

2. Before you take Carin
Do not take Carin
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of its other ingredients.