Lortadin 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.

Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet

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

Side effects of Lortadin 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 Lortadin

Sleepiness
Headache
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth

How to use Lortadin 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. Lortadin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Lortadin Tablet works

Lortadin 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

Lortadin Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lortadin 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

Lortadin 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

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if you forget to take Lortadin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lortadin 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 Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet.
Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet

Once A Day

85%

Thrice A Day

Twice A Day

What are you using Lortadin Tablet for?

Allergic cond*

100%

*Allergic conditions

How much was the improvement?

Poor

89%

Average

11%

What were the side-effects while using Lortadin Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Lortadin Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Lortadin Tablet on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

How quickly does Lortadin Tablet work?

Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet effective?

Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can Lortadin Tablet cause heart problems?

Yes, Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have heart problems.

What if I forget to take a dose of Lortadin Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?

Yes, Lortadin 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 Lortadin 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 Lortadin Tablet?

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

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