Loract Information

Loract is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy. The alternative uses of Loract have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Loract depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Loract side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Loract normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Loract is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Loract's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Loract related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Loract are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Loract may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Loract is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Loract Benefits & Uses
Loract Dosage & How to Take
Loract Side Effects
Loract Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Loract with Other Drugs
Loract Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Loract
Loract Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Loract Benefits & Uses

Loract is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy

Other Benefits

Hives
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Loract Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: take medicine at bedtime
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: take medicine at bedtime
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: take medicine at bedtime
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Below 5 years old can take 5 mg once daily at bedtime

Loract Related Warnings

Is the use of Loract safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Loract in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Loract safe during breastfeeding?

Loract may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Loract on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Loract on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Loract on the Liver?

Loract is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Loract on the Heart?

Using Loract does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Loract with Other Drugs

Loract should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Loract Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loract unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Loract

Is this Loract habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Loract.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Loract will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Loract may have some adverse effects on the body.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Loract in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Loract Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Loract

It is safe to take Loract with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Loract

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Loract with alcohol.

Unknown