Loratadine

Loratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Introduction #

Generic name: Loratadine

Brand names: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin Reditab, ohm Allergy Relief, Tavist ND, Wal-itin

Dosage forms: oral capsule (10 mg), oral syrup (5 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (10 mg); oral tablet, chewable (5 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (10 mg; 5 mg)

Drug class: Antihistamines

Uses #

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits #

• Lorfast Meltab Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities.

• It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation.

• This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms.

• This medicine is fast-acting and has a long duration of action (24 hours). Moreover, Lorfast Meltab Tablet may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines.

• If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Directions for use #

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lorfast Meltab Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works? #

Lorfast Meltab Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Side effects #

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• Fast or uneven heart rate

• Severe headache or

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

Common loratadine side effects may include:

• Headache

• Feeling tired or drowsy

• Stomach pain, vomiting

• Dry mouth or

-Feeling nervous or hyperactive.

Warnings #

• You should not take this medication if you are allergic to loratadine or to desloratadine (Clarinex).

• Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

• Some chewable dosage forms of loratadine may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using these forms of loratadine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney disease.