Lorestin

by Nawan Labs

Active ingredient: Loratadine

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About Loratadine

Antihistamine, Systemic

Uses

Symptomatic relief of perennial rhinitis, seasoned allergic rhinitis and idiopathic chronic urticaria.

How to take it

Adults: 10 mg daily. Children: Under 2 yr, not recommended; 2-5 yr, 5 mg daily; over 6 yr, 10 mg daily.

Side effects

Anxiety, somnolence. Rarely, fatigue, nausea, headache.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: Severe hepatic impairment.

Advice

Take with or without meals. For rapidly-disintegrating tablet, place it on tongue and let it dissolve. It may be taken with or without water. Take immediately after opening tablet blister. Contact prescriber if there is chest pain, palpitations, constant dizziness, sleepiness, seizures, fast heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of face/mouth/lips/tongue, yellowing of eyes or skin, urinary pattern changes, pale stool or dark urine or if there is no improvement or worsening of condition. Do not take other depressants, sleep-inducing medications, alcohol without consulting prescriber.

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Interactions with Loratadine

Inhibitors of CYP3A4 or CYP2D6.

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