Lorsedin/Lorsedin Oral Solution

Lorsedin/Lorsedin Oral Solution

loratadine

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Loratadine
Indications/Uses
Relief of allergic rhinitis eg, rhinorrhea, sneezing, oronasopharyngeal irritation or itching; allergic conjunctivitis eg, lacrimation, red eye, irritation or itching; chronic idiopathic urticaria or other skin sensitivity.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Lorsedin Adult & childn ≥6 yr 1 tab once daily. Lorsedin Oral Solution Adult & childn ≥6 yr 10 mg (10 mL) once daily. Childn 2-5 yr 5 mg (5 mL) once daily. Renal impairment w/ GFR <30 mL/min: Adult & childn >6 yr 10 mg every other day, childn 2-5 yr 5 mg every other day. Hepatic impairment: Adult & childn ≥6 yr 10 mg every other day, childn 2-5 yr 5 mg every other day.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Discontinue treatment if arrhythmia occurs. Prolonged QT interval. Avoid ethanol or w/ composition of alcohol. Avoid concomitant use w/ QT prolonging medications eg, Ca channel blockers (eg, bepridil, verapamil), TCA, cisapride, quinidine. Concomitant use w/ macrolides eg, erythromycin, clarithromycin; imidazole antifungals eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole; HIV PIs or any CYP450 inhibitors eg, cimetidine, metronidazole, zafirlukast, SSRIs. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Hepatic impairment. 1st trimester of pregnancy. Not recommended in lactation. Childn 2-5 yr (in management of chronic idiopathic urticaria). Childn <2 yr. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, sedation, drowsiness, fatigue; dry mouth, diarrhea, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, earache, rash, flu-like symptoms & viral infections. Childn: Wheezing, epistaxis & pharyngitis.
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma conc w/ ketoconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, cimetidine, quinidine, fluoxetine. Increased plasma level w/ HIV PIs eg, amprenavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir. Increased effect or serum levels of citalopram, diazepam, methsuximide, phenytoin, propranolol, sertraline & any other CYP2C19 substrates. May increase risk of CNS depression w/ alcohol. Decreased level w/ St. John's wort.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AX13 - loratadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Lorsedin Oral Solution 5 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
100 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's
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Form
Lorsedin tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
1 × 10's;10 × 10's
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