Lorfast Meltab Tablet

This medication acts as an antihistamine and gives relief from various symptoms like watery eyes, itching, sneezing and runny nose. Thus, the drug reduces the effects of histamine on the body to a great extent.

The tablet also effectively treats hives and other major skin reactions. Inform your doctor before using this drug In case you suffer from condition like asthma, kidney and liver disease. Exercise caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Utricaria

• Allergy

• Headache

• Drowsiness

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Sleeplessness

• Stomach Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Hives

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Impaired Liver Function

• Influenza (Flu)

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this drug last for a duration of about 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication is usually observed in 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be used in pregnant women. Doctor consultation is necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported for this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not suggested for use while breastfeeding the infant. Consult your doctor before using it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lorfast Meltab 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

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

The medication 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.

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 Food

  Grapefruit Juice

  Do not consume large quantities of grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from kidney or liver disease should exercise caution.

• Ques : What is Lorfast Meltab Tablet?

  Ans : Lorfast tablet is a medication which has Loratadine as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the release of histamine (Chemical messenger) in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of Lorfast Meltab Tablet?

  Ans : Lorfast meltab is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like urticaria, sneezing, watery eyes and bumps.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Lorfast Meltab Tablet?

  Ans : Drowsiness, breathing difficulty, diarrhea, influenza, hives, wheezing and unusual tiredness are common side effects that may occur.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Lorfast Meltab Tablet?

  Ans : Lorfast tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Lorfast Meltab Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The onset of action of this medication will not alter in any way whether on taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to take this medication at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Lorfast Meltab Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : The time taken by this medication to improve your health is unknown. Thus it is advised to use this medication for the time period it is prescribed by your doctor.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : If you are under the usage of this medication, it is recommended to avoid grapefruit juice, as it may alter the effectiveness of the Lorfast tablet.

• Ques : Will Lorfast Meltab Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : Please follow the doses of the medication, as prescribed by your doctor. If you take more than the recommended doses of this tablet, it may cause some side effects.