Lortab

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Lortab Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Lortab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lortab 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


Lortab Side Effects

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

Mild

Lortab Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lortab safe for pregnant women?


    Lortab is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Lortab safe during breastfeeding?


    Lortab has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

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


    Lortab has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

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


    Side effects of Lortab rarely affect the liver.

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


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Lortab with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Lortab Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lortab

  • Is this Lortab habit forming or addictive?


    Lortab does not cause addiction.

    No
  • 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.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    No, Lortab is not completely safe.

    Dangerous
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


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

    No

Lortab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lortab


    Taking Lortab with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lortab


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

    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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