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Lortab, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy. Other than this, Lortab has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lortab. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lortab as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lortab go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Lortab's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Lortab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lortab related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lortab are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lortab may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lortab is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lortab 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 Lortab safe for pregnant women?
Lortab is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Lortab safe during breastfeeding?
Lortab has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lortab on the Kidneys?
Lortab has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lortab on the Liver?
Side effects of Lortab rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lortab on the Heart?
You can take Lortab without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lortab 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 Lortab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lortab habit forming or addictive?
Lortab does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lortab does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
No, Lortab is not completely safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lortab in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lortab
Taking Lortab with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lortab
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lortab with alcohol.
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