Loratadine we care

Loratadine we care

loratadine

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Maxxcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Loratadine
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis & chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn ≥12 yr 1 tab once daily. Childn 2 to <12 yr w/ body wt >30 kg 1 tab once daily. Hepatic impairment: Adult & childn weighing >30 kg Administer low initial dose of 1 tab every other day.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ severe liver impairment; not for patients w/ rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Discontinue at least 48 hr before skin tests as antihistamines may prevent or reduce otherwise positive reactions to dermal reactivity index. Very rarely, some patients may experience drowsiness; may affect their ability to drive or use machines. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr. Not for childn w/ body wt <30 kg.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, somnolence, fatigue & dry mouth.
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma conc w/ concomitant use of ketoconazole, erythromycin or cimetidine. Caution w/ drugs known to inhibit hepatic function metabolism.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AX13 - loratadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Loratadine we care tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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