Itchlor 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 30.21

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Loratadine
Company Nipro jmi pharma ltd
Also available as
Itchlor 10 mg tablet

Indications

  • Fast relief from seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Effective for perennial allergic rhinitis
  • Relief from chronic urticaria
  • Alleviates symptoms of sneezing
  • Relieves nasal discharge
  • Provides relief from itching
  • Effectively treats ocular itching and burning
  • Indicated for idiopathic urticaria
  • Suitable for children over 2 years for allergic rhinitis and skin conditions

Pharmacology

  • Contains Loratadine
  • Non-sedative histamine H1 receptor antagonist
  • Has antiallergic properties
  • Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonistic activity
  • Rapidly effective and long-lasting
  • Allows once-a-day administration

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults and children over 12 years: One tablet once daily
  • Children 2-12 years (Body weight over 30 kg): One tablet once daily, (Below 30 kg): Half tablet once daily
  • Not recommended for use below 2 years of age

Interaction

  • No reports of hazardous interactions with other drugs
  • No potentiating effects when administered with alcohol
  • Concomitant therapy with certain drugs may elevate plasma concentrations and cause adverse effects

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to its components

Side Effects

  • Incidence of adverse events comparable to placebo
  • No sedative or anticholinergic effects observed in controlled clinical studies
  • Comparable to placebo in driving performance and cognitive functioning tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No experience in human pregnancy
  • Not advisable during pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk in small amount, nursing mothers advised not to take the drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with liver impairment or renal insufficiency (eGFR <30 ml/min)

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms of overdose in adults and children
  • Prompt symptomatic and supportive measures recommended in case of overdosage
  • Oral activated charcoal and gastric lavage may be considered for early presentation after large overdoses

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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