Loine Tablet 10mg

About Loine Tablet 10mg

Loine Tablet Uses

• Relief of sneezing, runny nose and nasal itching from seasonal allergies
• Relief of itchy, watery eyes linked to allergic conjunctivitis
• Relief of hives, rash and skin itching from chronic urticaria

Loine Tablet Benefits

• Delivers close to full day allergy control with just one tablet
• Non sedating formula suited to patients who need to stay alert
• Simple once daily dosing that is easy to remember and follow

What Experts Say

Loratadine belongs to the second generation antihistamine class, meaning it targets histamine H1 receptors in tissue rather than the brain. This is why physicians generally consider it less sedating than older antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine or diphenhydramine.

Doctors across Pakistan frequently recommend a 10 mg once daily dose for allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, since this dosing suits the drug's roughly 24 hour duration of action. Many physicians favor loratadine for patients who need to stay alert at work, school or while driving.

Physicians advise checking liver function in patients with existing liver disease before long term use, since loratadine is processed mainly through the liver and its clearance slows considerably when liver function is impaired. Dose spacing is usually extended in that situation, and kidney function is checked too, rather than the drug being avoided outright.

Drug Class

• Second Generation Antihistamine

Loine Tablet 10mg formula

• Loratadine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Loine Tablet 10mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water rather than chewing it
• Take it around the same time every day for consistent allergy control
• Do not take more than one tablet within a 24 hour period

Drug Interactions

• Ketoconazole: May raise loratadine blood levels when the two are taken together
• Erythromycin: Can increase loratadine plasma concentration by slowing its breakdown
• Cimetidine: May reduce loratadine metabolism and raise its blood level
• CNS depressants: Alcohol, sedatives or sleep medicines may add to drowsiness in sensitive patients

Risks and warnings

• Liver impairment: Reduce the dose or use it on alternate days if liver function is significantly impaired
• Kidney impairment: Severe kidney disease may require a lower or less frequent dose
• Young children: Not recommended in children under two years without specific pediatric dosing guidance from a doctor
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Considered low risk, but confirm suitability with a doctor before regular use
• Known drug allergy: Avoid in patients with a known allergy to loratadine or related antihistamines

Loine Tablet Side Effects

• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness in some patients
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Rash
• Rare palpitations
• Rare allergic swelling of the face, lips or throat

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight
• Keep tablets inside their original blister strip until use
• Protect from moisture by keeping the pack sealed
• Keep out of reach of children