Loratadine (10mg)
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.
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 themCommon side effects of Lorfast
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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.
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.
Related Warnings
Lorfast Meltab Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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.
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.
Lorfast Meltab Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
