Lorin 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.02 (10 x 10: ৳ 302.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Loratadine |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Fast relief from seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Effective relief from perennial allergic rhinitis
- Alleviates symptoms of skin allergies
- Relief from chronic urticaria
- Symptomatic relief of sneezing
- Relief from nasal discharge
- Alleviates itching
- Relief from ocular itching
- Relief from ocular burning
- Indicated in idiopathic urticaria
- Symptomatic relief for children with seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Relief from allergic skin conditions in children
Pharmacology
- Non-sedative histamine Hr receptor antagonist
- Antiallergic properties
- Long-acting tricyclic antihistamine
- Selective peripheral Hi-receptor antagonistic activity
- Rapidly effective
- Long-lasting effect
- Once-a-day administration
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: one tablet once daily
- Administered in the morning
- Children dosage: based on body weight
- Not recommended for children below 2 years of age
Interaction
- No reports of hazardous interactions with other drugs
- No potentiating effects with alcohol
- Potential elevation of plasma concentrations with concurrent use of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the tablet
Side Effects
- Comparable incidence of adverse events to placebo
- No sedation or anticholinergic effects observed in clinical studies
- Comparable effect on driving performance to placebo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not advisable during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk in very small amount
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with liver impairment
- Caution in patients with renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects in adults: somnolence, tachycardia, headache
- Reported effects in children: extrapyramidal signs, palpitations
- Prompt institution of symptomatic and supportive measures
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children