Lorfast Meltab Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Lorfast Meltab 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.
Lorfast Meltab 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, fatigue, dry mouth, and 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 Lorfast Tablet
Benefits of Lorfast Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Lorfast Meltab 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, Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast 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 Lorfast
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Lorfast 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. Lorfast Meltab Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Lorfast Tablet works
Lorfast Meltab 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
Lorfast Meltab Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorfast Meltab Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorfast Meltab Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lorfast Meltab Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lorfast Meltab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lorfast Meltab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lorfast Meltab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorfast Meltab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lorfast Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast Meltab Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast Meltab Tablet.
- Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast Meltab Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lorfast with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Thalidomide side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your d
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lorfast Meltab Tablet
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Lorfast Tablet for?
Allergic cond*
77%
Others
23%
*Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Average
42%
Excellent
35%
Poor
23%
What were the side-effects while using Lorfast Meltab Tablet?
Sleepiness
50%
Increased app*
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
*Increased appetite, No Side Effect
How do you take Lorfast Tablet?
With food
50%
With or witho*
40%
Empty stomach
10%
*With or without food
Please rate Lorfast Meltab Tablet on price
Expensive
52%
Average
26%
Not Expensive
22%
FAQs
How quickly does Lorfast Meltab Tablet work?
Lorfast Meltab 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.
Is Lorfast Meltab Tablet effective?
Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast Meltab Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can Lorfast Meltab Tablet cause heart problems?
Yes, Lorfast Meltab 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 Lorfast Meltab Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have heart problems.
What if I forget to take a dose of Lorfast Meltab Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Lorfast Meltab 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.
Does Lorfast Meltab Tablet relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?
Yes, Lorfast Meltab 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.
Can Lorfast Meltab 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.
Can you overdose on Lorfast Meltab Tablet?
No, never take an overdose of any medicine. Overdose of Lorfast Meltab Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Lorfast Meltab Tablet, seek emergency medical service in a nearby hospital or contact your doctor immediately.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lorfast Meltab Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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