Lortadin

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Lortadin Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Lortadin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lortadin 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


Lortadin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lortadin is used -

Mild

Lortadin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lortadin safe for pregnant women?


    Lortadin is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Lortadin safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Lortadin on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lortadin on the Kidneys?


    Lortadin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lortadin on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Lortadin on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lortadin on the Heart?


    You can take Lortadin without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Lortadin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Lortadin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lortadin

  • Is this Lortadin habit forming or addictive?


    Lortadin does not cause addiction.

    No
  • 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.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    No, Lortadin is not completely safe.

    Dangerous
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Lortadin for mental disorders.

    No

Lortadin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lortadin


    Taking Lortadin with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • 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.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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