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Loradin 10mg (Tablet)

Manufactured by: Aristopharma Limited

Loratadine Similar medicine

Loradin is indicated for

  • Pneumonia
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Pruritus
  • Urticaria
  • Sneezing
  • Allergic conditions
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Lacrimation

Precautions and warnings

Inform your doctor about your medical history before taking this drug. If you have specific medical conditions, such as renal illness or liver disease, do not self-treat with this drug without first visiting your doctor.

When used at prescribed doses, loratadine does not normally induce drowsiness. However, do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in any other activity that demands attentiveness until you are certain you can do so safely.

If you have hives and your doctor has prescribed loratadine, or if you are considering using this drug to treat your own hives, tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following other symptoms, as they could indicate a more serious condition: hives of an unusual color, hives that look bruised or blistered, and hives that don't itch.

Sugar and aspartame may be present in liquid drinks or chewable pills. If you have diabetes or any other condition that requires you to limit or avoid these compounds in your diet, you should proceed with caution. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to use this medicine safely.

The drug's has adverse effects, particularly drowsiness and disorientation, may be more noticeable in older persons. These side effects can make you more prone to falling.

Side-effects

  • Fatigue
  • giddiness
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • headache
  • nausea
  • somnolence.

Drug Interactions

Desloratadine and loratadine are quite similar. When taking loratadine, avoid taking any drugs that include desloratadine.

Contraindications

Pregnancy, a mother who feeds breast milk to her baby and children should need extra care.

Mode of actions

Loratadine is an antihistamine that does not cause drowsiness. It operates by binding to histamine H1-receptors on effector cells in the periphery.

Dosage & Administration

Adult and child over 6 years: One 10 mg tablet or two teaspoonful (10 ml) suspension once daily. or 5 mg 12 hrly.
Children aged 2-5 years: 5 ml or 1 teaspoonful (5 mg) suspension once daily.
Loratadine is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.

Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.

There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

100's pack Price : ৳300

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