Zeratin Tablets (Loratidine)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 years and older: take 10 mg of loratadine orally once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to under 12 years - Weighing 30 kg or more: administer 10 mg once daily of this medication. - Weighing 30 kg or less: administer 5 mg once daily of this medication.

This medication should not be taken by anyone who has a hypersensitivity to this drug or any of its components. It is safe not to use this medication in children under 6 years of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic issues should not take it. It is important not to take this medication concurrently with drugs such as cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, or fluoxetine during treatment. Concomitant use with certain drugs can interfere with the breakdown of this medication, potentially increasing blood concentration. If breastfeeding, it should not be taken as this medication may be passed into breast milk. Patients with liver or kidney function problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If any abnormal reactions such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, skin rash, or difficulty breathing occur during use, discontinue immediately and consult an expert. In case of overdose, emergency measures such as inducing vomiting or gastric lavage may be necessary, and vomiting should not be induced in unconscious patients. This medication is not removed by dialysis, so continuous observation and treatment may be necessary in emergency situations. For skin irritation tests, this medication may interfere with skin reactions, so it is advisable to stop taking it 48 hours prior to testing. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored sealed in its original container. Taking it out of the original container may lead to misuse or quality deterioration, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylaxis including angioedema
• liver dysfunction
• loss of regular heartbeat

Mild side effects

Sedative effects, anticholinergic effects, headache, syncope, drowsiness, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, gastritis), increased appetite, tachycardia, fatigue, rash, alopecia, palpitations, dizziness, seizures

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken together with cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, quinidine, fluconazole, fluoxetine, or any drugs that inhibit liver metabolism.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP