Lora 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.

Lora 10 Tablet 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.

Uses of Lora Tablet

Allergic eye disease
Nasal allergy symptoms
Allergic conditions
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Allergic skin conditions

Side effects of Lora Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lora

Sleepiness
Headache
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth

How to use Lora Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lora 10 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Lora Tablet works

Lora 10 Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Lora 10 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lora 10 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lora 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lora 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lora 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lora 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lora 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lora 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lora Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lora 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Lora 10 Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Lora 10 Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Lora 10 Tablet 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 Lora 10 Tablet.
Lora 10 Tablet 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 Lora 10 Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lora with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Ritonavir (Oral Route) Moderate

Ritonavir may increase the metabolism of Loratadine. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Amiodarone (Injection Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Mirtazapine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may cause fever, flushing, sweating, unconsciousness, and high blood pressure. Do not take Tranylcypromine with Loratadine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to ... More

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Patient concerns

Allergic for cold weather and conditions and dust sneezing throat each ing eye each ing water in nose

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

I usually do allergy testing for this.And give immunotherapy which give permanent solution

Allergy symptoms like allergic arthritis sneezing and runny nose in the morning and headache

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take tab Dolo sos Tab pantop before breakfast Tab montair LC at nightGet CBC ESR IgE levels tested and chest examined by a md doctor

User feedback

Patients taking Lora 10 Tablet

Once A Day

67%

Twice A Day

33%

What are you using Lora Tablet for?

Allergic cond*

75%

Others

25%

*Allergic conditions

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

50%

Poor

50%

What were the side-effects while using Lora 10 Tablet?

Sleepiness

100%

How do you take Lora Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Lora 10 Tablet on price

Not Expensive

50%

Expensive

33%

Average

17%

FAQs

How quickly does Lora 10 Tablet work?

Lora 10 Tablet starts working within an hour of taking it. The maximum benefit of this medicine is seen within 6 hours and the effect lasts for 24 hours.

Is Lora 10 Tablet effective?

Lora 10 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lora 10 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can Lora 10 Tablet cause heart problems?

Yes, Lora 10 Tablet may cause fast or irregular heartbeat and palpitations, especially in patients with heart problems. Patients who are already suffering from heart disease should remain careful while taking Lora 10 Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have heart problems.

What if I forget to take a dose of Lora 10 Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Lora 10 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Does Lora 10 Tablet relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?

Yes, Lora 10 Tablet relieves the symptoms of upper respiratory allergies or hay fever which can be caused by outdoor and indoor allergens. It relieves the symptoms of itchy or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing, or itching of the nose or throat.

Can Lora 10 Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, drowsiness is a common side effect of this medicine. However, it does not affect everyone. But in case the drowsiness starts hampering your daily life, consult your doctor who might suggest another anti-allergic medicine which does not cause sleepiness.

Can you overdose on Lora 10 Tablet?

No, never take an overdose of any medicine. Overdose of Lora 10 Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Lora 10 Tablet, seek emergency medical service in a nearby hospital or contact your doctor immediately.

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