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Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Loratadine may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What you need to know before you take it
e Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution Do not take Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution
- 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.
How much to take: The recommended dose is:
Age Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh 30 kg (4 st 7 lb) or less Children of 2 to 12 years who weigh more than 30 kg (4 st 7 lb) Adults and children over 12 years
Children Do not give Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution to children younger than 2 years old.
How much to take 1 x 5 ml spoonful
How often to take Once daily
2 x 5 ml spoonfuls
Once daily
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.
Other medicines and Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution 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.
If you take more medicine than you should 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.
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1. What Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution is and what it is used for
Warnings and precautions 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.
Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution with alcohol 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 forget to take your medicine 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 have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. 4. Possible side effects
Pregnancy and breast-feeding 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.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most commonly reported side effects in adults and children over 12 years of age are:
- Drowsiness
- headache
- increased appetite
- difficulty sleeping.
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. Driving and using machines 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.
The most commonly reported side effects in children aged 2 through to 12 years are:
- Headache
- nervousness
- tiredness. The following very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) have also been seen during the marketing of Loratadine:
- Severe allergic reaction (including swelling)
- dizziness
- convulsion
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- nausea (feeling sick)
- dry mouth
- upset stomach
- liver problems
- hair loss
- rash
- tiredness. The frequency of the following side effect is not known
- Weight gain.
Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/5ml Oral Solution contains sucrose, sodium benzoate and propylene glycol 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. This medicine contains 2.5 mg of sodium benzoate per dose which is equivalent to 0.5 mg/ml. This medicine contains 0.75 g of propylene glycol per dose which is equivalent to 0.15 g/ml.
How to take it
Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution
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 leaflet. You can also report
Possible side effects
directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
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How to store it
Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after 'Exp'.
- Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution is to be used within 1 month after opening.
- Do not use this medicine if you notice any changes in the appearance of the medicine.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents of the pack and other information
What Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution contains
- 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. What Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5mg/ 5ml Oral Solution looks like and contents of the pack 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. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Relonchem Limited, Cheshire House, Gorsey Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0RP, UK. Manufacturer: Bell, Sons & Co. (Druggists) Limited, Slaidburn Crescent, Southport, PR9 9AL, UK. Produced for: The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA, UK. P This leaflet was last revised in January 2025. PL 20395/0248 C73-0395 Ver. B.
Frequently asked questions about Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
How do I take Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution?
Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution comes as oral solution containing 5mg / 5ml. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution?
The active substance in Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution is loratadine.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Loratadine 5 mg/5 ml Syrup. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots 2 Years Plus Hayfever & Allergy Relief 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: loratadine
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.