Lorfast Meltab Tablet is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes.

It may be taken on an empty stomach and It is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. In case, you have missed any dose than it is better to take another one as soon as you remember it.

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.

Uses of Lorfast Tablet

Allergic conditions

Lorfast Tablet side effects

Common

Sleepiness
Increased appetite

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 such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Lorfast Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Lorfast Meltab Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lorfast Meltab 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.

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lorfast Meltab 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.
Because of its low milk levels and lack of sleepiness, use of Lorfast Meltab Tablet would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed babies.

Driving

SAFE

Lorfast Meltab Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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 miss a dose of 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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Interaction with Drugs

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MODERATE

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Brand(s): Arthrox

MODERATE

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Lorfast

Suffering with cold in winter.Using Lorfast, Levocet D , Omnacortil 10 mg from 3 years.

Dr. Vijay Verma

Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Appears allergic issue get serum IgE level top see for allergy marker and revert

Name of the medicine in the prescription

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Tab lorfast AM, duonase nasal spray

Hello Doctor, I am PATIENT aged 30 suffering from Allergic Rhinitis. Nose soaring is my biggest problem. Late night and early morning I faced heavily nose soaring. I have tried several medicines and antibiotic named lorfast, picnovit, montair lc, flomist spray, furamist spray but all in vain, like at the period of using medicine all goes right, after leaving the medicine problem continues. One more thing I want to tell you that I have mild deviation in my nose after consulted to many ENT specialist they said surgery is not necessary but I am facing problem again and again. Plz. help

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

Ear Nose Throat Specialist

As per your symptoms you have allergic rhinitis. Allergy can not be removed but can be can be controlled with medicine you have mentioned. You can go for allergy skin prick test and immunotherapy . But treatment duration is 3-5 years. Now this is the current recommendations for treatment

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User Feedback

Patients taking Lorfast Meltab Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What were the side-effects while using Lorfast Meltab Tablet?

Sleepiness

50%

Increased app*

50%

*Increased appetite

How do you take Lorfast Tablet?

Empty stomach

50%

With food

50%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent54%

Average33%

Poor13%

Please rate Lorfast Meltab Tablet on price

Not Expensive51%

Average16%

Expensive33%

What are you using Lorfast Tablet for?

Allergic cond*

72%

Others

27%

*Allergic conditions

FAQs

Q. Is Lorfast an anticholinergic/narcotic/antibiotic?

No, Lorfast is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic properties and it is not narcotic/ antibiotic

Q. Can I take Lorfast for a cold/sinus infection/insect bites/hives/bee sting/allergic reaction, rash/congestion?

Yes, but patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take loratadine with Nyquil /Mucinex/ ibuprofen/ Singulair/ Benadryl/ amoxicillin/ diphenhydramine /Zoloft/ Zyrtec/ Dayquil?

Yes, but taking other antihistaminic medicines like diphenhydramine/Zyrtec/Benadryl /Day quil/ Zoloft / Mucinex may alter the effects of loratadine. Ibuprofen, Nyquil may alter levels of loratadine. You can take loratadine with amoxicillin. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does loratadine contain diphenhydramine or aspirin?

No, it does not contain diphenhydramine or aspirin.

Q. Is Lorfast safe?

Lorfast is safe at prescribed dose and duration for treatment of allergies as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Lorfast the same as Zyrtec?

No, Lorfast is different from Zyrtec as Zyrtec contains cetirizine. Both Lorfast and Zyrtec belong to the same category of antihistamines. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. How long can I take Lorfast for?

Patient can take Lorfast for prescribed dose and duration for treatment of allergies as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Lorfast get you high/raise blood pressure/cause dementia/drowsiness?

Lorfast causing these side effects is very rare. However, always consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 818-19.
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Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Manufacturer/Marketer Address

Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

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