Lorfast Am Tablet

Lorfast Am Tablet is a medicine that is available as tablets, syrup, pastilles, inhalation solution, dry powder sachets, ampules and drops as well as effervescent tablets. It is a systemically active mucolytic agent which works by breaking down the structure of mucus in the lungs and therefore facilitating expectoration. It treats acute and chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by elevated mucus production.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to it, if you are breastfeeding, if you ever had Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or if you are 12 years old or younger. Take extra precaution while using this medicine if you have a liver disorder, kidney failure, or stomach ulcers. During pregnancy it should only be used if benefits outweigh the risks.

This medicine may cause the following side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, allergy and others. The usual dosage of Lorfast Am Tablet for adults is 30 mg to 120 mg daily, taken in 2 to 3 divided doses. For children of varying ages, dosage also varies. Follow your doctor’s prescription and and try not to miss any doses.

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)

• Hypersensitivity

• Cough

• Respiratory Tract Inflammation

• Musculoskeletal Bone

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• Respiratory Tract Infection

• Throat Irritation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medication on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lorfast Am Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Loridin Am Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time of your next schedule dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

Lorfast Am Tablet is an agent that causes diffusion of thick mucus. Uncontrolled quantity of nitric oxide (NO) is related to inflammation and other kinds of disruptions of the functioning of the airways. Lorfast Am Tablet inhibits the activation of guanylate cyclase which is nitric oxide dependent.

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 Medicine

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  Lorfast Am Tablet reacts with Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, Procarbazine.

• Ques : What is Lorfast am tablet?

  Ans : Lorfast Am Tablet is a systemically active mucolytic agent which works by breaking down the structure of mucus in the lungs and therefore facilitating expectoration. It contains Ambroxol and Loratadine as active ingredients. Lorfast AM Tablet works by promoting mucus clearance, having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and local anesthetic effects; blocking histamine that produces allergic reaction.

• Ques : What is the use of Lorfast am tablet?

  Ans : Lorfast Am Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucus secretion, acute sore throat, runny nose, skin disorders, and red and itchy skin. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like an itchy nose, respiratory tract diseases, eye irritation, and sneezing. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Lorfast Am Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Lorfast am tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Lorfast Am Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include altered taste, swelling of tissue under the skin, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to indigestion, heartburn, bloatedness, abdominal pain, and dry mouth or throat. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Lorfast am tablet ?

  Ans : Lorfast Am Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Unless instructed by the package to do so, don’t freeze it. Keep it away from children and pets. Regarding the dosage of Lorfast Am Tablet, it should be consulted by a physician or pharmacist. You can also refer to the product package. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use lorfast am tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use lorfast am tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use lorfast am tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.