Lotrax Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Pegasus Farmaco India Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Loratadine (NA) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Piperidine Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
User Rating | 4.1 |
User Reviews | 403 |
FAQ
Lotrax Tablet Reviews
Lotrax 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.
How Lotrax Tablet Works
How to Use Lotrax Tablet
Benefits of Lotrax Tablet
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Lotrax 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, Lotrax 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.
Uses of Lotrax Tablet
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Lotrax Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Lotrax at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Lotrax should not be given to children under 12 years of age.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Your doctor has prescribed Lotrax to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- Lotrax 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 Lotrax.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Patients with underlying medical conditions like liver, kidney disorders, diabetes, convulsions, etc. should consult their treating doctor before consuming Lotrax.
References
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- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198.
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