Loratin 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.

Loratin 10mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.

As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. But, it may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. It may also cause headaches or increase appetite in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

Uses of Loratin Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Loratin Tablet

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Loratin 10mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. This medicine is fast-acting and has a long duration of action (24 hours). Moreover, Loratin 10mg Tablet may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Loratin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Loratin

Sleepiness
Headache

How to use Loratin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Loratin 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Loratin Tablet works

Loratin 10mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Loratin 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Loratin 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Loratin 10mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Loratin 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Loratin 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loratin 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Loratin 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Loratin 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Loratin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Loratin 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Loratin 10mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Loratin 10mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Loratin 10mg Tablet should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
Patients with underlying medical conditions like liver, kidney disorders, diabetes, convulsions, etc. should consult their treating doctor before consuming Loratin 10mg Tablet.
Loratin 10mg Tablet should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
Patients with underlying medical conditions like liver, kidney disorders, diabetes, convulsions, etc. should consult their treating doctor before consuming Loratin 10mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Loratin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Fosaprepitant

Brand(s): Fosup, Artepitant, Emetant

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Brand(s): Zuvair

Serious

Alprazolam

Brand(s): Eurolam

Moderate

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Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

I am suffering with highly allergic conditions of sinus, my nose is always gets block for all seasons. Is there any permanent solution to get rid from allergic sinusitis??

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good Allergist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic [email protected] is easily navigable on Google Maps.

User feedback

Patients taking Loratin 10mg Tablet

Once A Day

94%

Twice A Day

What are you using Loratin Tablet for?

Allergic cond*

71%

Others

29%

*Allergic conditions

How much was the improvement?

Average

37%

Poor

33%

Excellent

30%

What were the side-effects while using Loratin 10mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

67%

Sleepiness

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Loratin Tablet?

With or witho*

67%

With food

33%

*With or without food

Please rate Loratin 10mg Tablet on price

Not Expensive

100%

FAQs

Q. How quickly does Loratin 10mg Tablet work?

Loratin 10mg Tablet starts working within an hour of taking it. The maximum benefit of this medicine is seen within 6 hours and the effect lasts for 24 hours.

Q. Is Loratin 10mg Tablet effective?

Loratin 10mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Loratin 10mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Can Loratin 10mg Tablet cause heart problems?

Yes, Loratin 10mg Tablet may cause fast or irregular heartbeat and palpitations, especially in patients with heart problems. Patients who are already suffering from heart disease should remain careful while taking Loratin 10mg Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have heart problems.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Loratin 10mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Loratin 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Does Loratin 10mg Tablet relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?

Yes, Loratin 10mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of upper respiratory allergies or hay fever which can be caused by outdoor and indoor allergens. It relieves the symptoms of itchy or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing, or itching of the nose or throat.

Q. Can Loratin 10mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, drowsiness is a common side effect of this medicine. However, it does not affect everyone. But in case the drowsiness starts hampering your daily life, consult your doctor who might suggest another anti-allergic medicine which does not cause sleepiness.

Q. Can you overdose on Loratin 10mg Tablet?

No, never take an overdose of any medicine. Overdose of Loratin 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Loratin 10mg Tablet, seek emergency medical service in a nearby hospital or contact your doctor immediately.

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