Lorazene Tablet (Loratadine)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 12 years: 10 mg of loratadine orally once daily.

Child dose

For children aged 6 to under 12 years weighing over 30 kg: 10 mg once daily; for those weighing 30 kg or less: 5 mg once daily.

This medication should not be taken by individuals with an allergy to this medication or any of its components. Children under 6 years old should not use this medication. It is also safer for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding not to take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with a genetic condition that affects lactose digestion should not take it. This medication should not be used together with medications such as cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, and fluoxetine while on this medication. This medication can be passed into breast milk, so it is advisable not to take it while breastfeeding. Patients with liver or kidney function issues should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, or skin rash occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. In case of overdose, induce vomiting or seek emergency treatment such as gastric lavage, and do not induce vomiting if unconscious. If you are scheduled to undergo a skin irritation test, it is advisable to stop taking this medication 48 hours prior to the test. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original sealed container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylaxis including angioedema
• liver dysfunction
• loss of heart rhythm

Mild side effects

Sedation effect, anticholinergic effect, headache, fainting, drowsiness, thirst, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, gastritis), increased appetite, tachycardia, fatigue, allergic reactions such as rash, alopecia, palpitations, dizziness, convulsions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, fluoxetine, and other medications that inhibit liver metabolism.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, and the temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle