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Lortadin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy. Other than this, Lortadin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lortadin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lortadin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lortadin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lortadin has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Lortadin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lortadin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Lortadin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lortadin with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lortadin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lortadin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lortadin is used -
Mild
Is the use of Lortadin safe for pregnant women?
Lortadin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Lortadin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lortadin on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lortadin on the Kidneys?
Lortadin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lortadin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lortadin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lortadin on the Heart?
You can take Lortadin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lortadin 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 Lortadin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lortadin habit forming or addictive?
Lortadin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lortadin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
No, Lortadin is not completely safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lortadin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lortadin
Taking Lortadin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lortadin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lortadin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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