Onlord 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.

Onlord 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, 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 Onlord Tablet

Allergic eye disease
Nasal allergy symptoms
Allergic conditions
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Allergic skin conditions

Side effects of Onlord 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 Onlord

Sleepiness
Headache
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth

How to use Onlord 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. Onlord 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Onlord Tablet works

Onlord 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

Onlord 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Onlord 10mg 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

Onlord 10mg 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

Onlord 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if you forget to take Onlord Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Onlord 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 Onlord 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 Onlord 10mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Onlord 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 Onlord 10mg Tablet.
Onlord 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 Onlord 10mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

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

Ritonavir (Oral Route) Moderate

Ritonavir may increase the metabolism of Loratadine. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Amiodarone (Injection Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Mirtazapine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Thalidomide (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may cause increased sleepiness. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Thalidomide side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness... More

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Patient concerns

Allergic for cold weather and conditions and dust sneezing throat each ing eye each ing water in nose

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

I usually do allergy testing for this.And give immunotherapy which give permanent solution

Allergy symptoms like allergic arthritis sneezing and runny nose in the morning and headache

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take tab Dolo sos Tab pantop before breakfast Tab montair LC at nightGet CBC ESR IgE levels tested and chest examined by a md doctor

FAQs

How quickly does Onlord 10mg Tablet work?

Onlord 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.

Is Onlord 10mg Tablet effective?

Onlord 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 Onlord 10mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can Onlord 10mg Tablet cause heart problems?

Yes, Onlord 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 Onlord 10mg Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have heart problems.

What if I forget to take a dose of Onlord 10mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Onlord 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.

Does Onlord 10mg Tablet relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?

Yes, Onlord 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.

Can Onlord 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.

Can you overdose on Onlord 10mg Tablet?

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

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