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Boots One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL)
⚠ 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 this medicine
Do not give to children under 6 years of age or to children weighing less than 30 kg. As a guide, the average 9 year old child weighs approximately 30 kg (equivalent to 4 and a half stone). Check your child's weight if you are not sure. For children under 6 years or with a body weight of 30 kg or less a syrup form of this medicine may be more suitable.
This medicine contains loratadine, which belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. These medicines help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies. This medicine is used to relieve:
- symptoms of hayfever and other allergies such as sneezing, runny nose and burning, itchy eyes
- symptoms of skin allergies such as rash, itching or urticaria (hives). This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over provided they weigh over 30 kg. Some people should not take this medicine or should talk to their pharmacist or doctor first. Do not take if you:
- Are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of the other ingredients in the medicine, listed in section 6. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking if you:
- Have liver problems. You may need to take a lower dose.
AGE Adults and children 6 years of age and over with a body weight of more than 30 kg
If you have severe liver problems: Adults and children 6 years and over weighing more than 30 kg (Check with your pharmacist or doctor)
DOSE Swallow one tablet daily with water.
Swallow one tablet every other day with water
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE
If symptoms worsen or do not improve, talk to your This product does not require any special storage doctor or pharmacist. conditions. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of If you take more of this medicine than you should: children. Talk to a doctor straight away, or contact your nearest hospital casualty department. Take the Do not throw away any medicines via household carton and this leaflet with you. You may get a waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, medicines you no longer use. These measures will have a rapid heartbeat or feel sleepy. help protect the environment. If you forget to take a dose of this medicine: Take 6. Contents of the pack and other the recommended dose as soon as you remember; information wait at least 24 hours before taking another tablet. What is in this medicine: Do not take a double dose to make up for the The active ingredient is: Loratadine, 10 mg per missed doses. tablet. The other ingredients are: Lactose monohydrate, 4. Possible side effects maize starch, pregelatinised starch and magnesium Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side stearate. effects, although not everybody gets them. What this medicine looks like and contents of the Serious side effects pack: Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor or go Tablets of this medicine are white oval tablets with a to a casualty department immediately if: break line and markings 'L' and '10' on one side.
- you get any swelling of the face, lips, tongue, This pack contains 7, 14, 30 or 60 tablets. throat or other parts of the body Not all pack sizes are marketed.
- you experience any wheezing, difficulty in breathing or have any problems swallowing Marketing Authorisation Holder:
- you get a skin rash, or hives on the skin after taking Galpharm Healthcare Ltd, Wrafton, Braunton, the tablets. Devon, EX33 2DL, United Kingdom The above symptoms may mean you are having a Manufacturer: very rare, serious allergic reaction to this medicine. Omega Pharma Ltd, DMC 02, County Way, Barnsley,
- you experience convulsions (fits). South Yorkshire, S70 2AG, United Kingdom. Other possible side effects Distributed by: If any of the following side effects get serious or The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA concerns you, or you notice any side effects not This leaflet was last revised in September 2025 listed in this leaflet, stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
- Headache, nervousness and tiredness in children aged 6 – 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.
- Weight increase: Frequency 'not known'.
Reporting 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 Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine
Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
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Frequently asked questions about Boots One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL)
How do I take Boots One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL)?
Boots One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL) comes as tablet containing 10mg. 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 One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL)?
The active substance in Boots One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL) is loratadine.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL)?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Brown & Burk Once-A-Day Hayfever & Allergy 10mg Tablets, Clarityn Allergy 10mg Tablets (GSL), Clarityn Allergy 10mg Tablets (P). In total there are 6 equivalent products. 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 One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL), 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 One-a-Day Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets (P & GSL) 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.