Loratamax 10 mg (Tablet)

Indications

• Provides relief from seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Alleviates symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis
• Effective for skin allergies and chronic urticaria

Pharmacology

• Contains Loratadine
• Non-sedative histamine H1 receptor antagonist
• Long-acting tricyclic antihistamine

Dosage & Administration

• Adults and children over 12 years: one tablet once daily
• Children 2-12 years: dosage based on body weight
• Not recommended for children below 2 years

Interaction

• No hazardous interactions reported with other drugs
• No potentiating effects with alcohol
• Potential elevation of plasma concentrations with specific drugs

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to components

Side Effects

• Incidence of adverse events comparable to placebo in clinical studies
• Comparable effect to placebo on driving and cognitive performance

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not advisable during pregnancy due to lack of human experience
• Excreted in breast milk in small amounts

Precautions & Warnings

• Caution in patients with liver impairment or renal insufficiency

Overdose Effects

• Reported effects of overdose in adults and children
• Prompt symptomatic and supportive measures recommended

Therapeutic Class

• Belongs to 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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