Lorin Tablet
About Lorin Tablet
This medication acts as an antihistamine and helps against symptoms like watery eyes, itching, sneezing and runny nose. It reduces the effects of histamine from the body to a great extent. The medicine also effectively treats hives and other major allergic reactions.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from conditions like asthma, kidney or liver disease. Exercise caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby. Take the drug exactly as per your doctor’s instructions.
What are the uses of Lorin Tablet
Utricaria
What are the contraindications of Lorin Tablet ?
What are the side effects of Lorin Tablet ?
Headache
Unusual Tiredness And Weakness
Sleeplessness
Key highlights of Lorin Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine last for an average duration of 24 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-3 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Lorin Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lorin Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Claridin 10mg Tablet
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
- Alorti 10Mg Tablet
Mohrish Pharmaceuticals
- Lorinol Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd
- Alaspan 10Mg Tablet
Fulford India Ltd
- Lortadin Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Alastin 10mg Tablet
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
- Loratin 10Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Aller Eze 10Mg Tablet
Rusi Remedies P Ltd
- Tirlor 10Mg Tablet
Novartis India Ltd
- Lora 10mg Tablet
Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
How does this medication work?
The medicine selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the skin, blood vessels and airways leading to the lungs.
What are the interactions of Lorin Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Skin allergy test
Report the use of this medicine before taking a skin allergy test. This medicine can interfere with the results of the test. Hence, the medicine should be discontinued at least 2-4 days prior to taking this test.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
The medicine interacts with carbamazepine, clarithromycin, ketoconazole and cimetidine.Interaction with Food
Grapefruit Juice
Do not consume large quantities of grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Patients suffering from liver or kidney disease should use some other safer alternative.
FAQs about Lorin Tablet
Ques : What is Lorin Tablet?
Ans : Lorin Tablet is a medication which has Loratadine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by diminishing the action of histamine, which acts on the body cell sites.
Ques : What are the uses of Lorin Tablet?
Ans : Lorin tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Allergic rhinitis and Urticaria.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Lorin Tablet?
Ans : Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet, Impaired liver function, Influenza, and Upper respiratory tract infection are possible side-effects which may occur.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Lorin Tablet?
Ans : Lorin should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
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