About Lorata tablet 10mg
A non-drowsy antihistamine tablet for sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose from allergies.
Lorata Tablet Uses
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis with sneezing, a blocked nose, and a runny nose.
- Itchy, watery eyes during high pollen months in Lahore and Islamabad.
- Skin allergies such as hives, rashes, and itching linked to urticaria.
- Dust and smog triggered allergy flare ups, common in Karachi and Rawalpindi in winter.
Lorata Tablet Benefits
- One tablet a day controls allergy symptoms for a full 24 hours.
- The non-drowsy formula allows patients to work, study, and drive as usual.
- Long term seasonal allergy control is possible under a doctor's guidance.
Lorata Tablet Uses in Urdu
- چھینکیں اور بار بار ناک بہنے کی الرجی میں مفید ہے۔
- آنکھوں میں خارش اور پانی آنے کی الرجی کو کم کرتی ہے۔
- جلد پر خارش، دانے اور چھپاکی جیسی الرجی میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- دھول مٹی اور اسموگ سے ہونے والی موسمی الرجی میں آرام دیتی ہے۔
Lorata tablet 10mg formula
How to use Lorata tablet 10mg?
- Adults and children above 12 years take one 10mg tablet once daily.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water, with or without food.
- Children between 6 and 12 years should take this only on a doctor's advice.
- Do not exceed one tablet in 24 hours unless a doctor directs otherwise.
Drug Interactions
- Ketoconazole: Raises loratadine levels in the blood and increases side effect risk.
- Erythromycin: Can slow down loratadine clearance from the body.
- Cimetidine: May increase loratadine concentration when taken together.
- Alcohol and sedatives: Combined use may add to drowsiness in sensitive patients.
Risks and warnings
- Liver disease: Patients with liver impairment need a lower dose and medical supervision.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only after a doctor confirms it is necessary and safe.
- Kidney disease: Dose adjustment may be required, so a doctor's review is important.
- Elderly patients: Extra caution is advised due to slower drug clearance with age.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue or drowsiness in some patients
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Allergic skin reaction such as rash or swelling, which needs urgent medical attention
- Fast or irregular heartbeat in rare cases
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep the tablet strip in its original pack and out of reach of children.
