Alastin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Allergy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Alastin have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Alastin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Alastin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Alastin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alastin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alastin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Alastin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Alastin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Alastin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Alastin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alastin safe for pregnant women?
Alastin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Alastin safe during breastfeeding?
Alastin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alastin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alastin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alastin on the Liver?
Alastin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alastin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Alastin for the heart.
Alastin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alastin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alastin habit forming or addictive?
Alastin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alastin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Taking Alastin may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alastin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alastin
Taking Alastin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alastin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alastin with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claritin® (loratadine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 790-791
