Itchlor 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 30.21
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Loratadine |
Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
Also available as |
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