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Alorax 10mg medicine is mainly used to treat and relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy skin rashes,... Any concerns about the use of Alorax 10mg drug, you Readers can follow the content below and consult with experts.
1. What is Alorax loratadine 10mg?
Alorax 10mg drug belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs and is used in cases of hypersensitivity. This is a product of Pymepharco (Vietnam) company, which is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets with packing specifications of 10 blisters x 10 tablets. Alorax 10mg is commonly used to treat conditions such as runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing, seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis , allergic skin disorders and allergic conjunctivitis (itching with burning eyes).
In each 10mg tablet will contain the following main active ingredients and excipients:
Main active ingredient: Loratadin 10mg. Excipients: Lactose anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate and quinoline yellow lake.
2. Indications and uses of Alorax 10mg
2.1 Indications to use Alorax 10mg medicine Alorax 10 medicine is usually prescribed by doctors for the following cases:
Allergic rhinitis: Runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, chronic rhinitis or rhinitis seasonal allergies. Allergic conjunctivitis: Hot and itchy eyes. Allergic skin disorders, chronic urticaria and atopic dermatitis. 2.2 Uses of the drug Alorax 10mg The main active ingredient loratadine in alorax 10 is a tricyclic antihistamine with long-acting, selective antagonist activity at peripheral H1 receptors. The ingredient loratadine is effective against histamine-associated urticaria and pruritus, however, it is unlikely to provide clinical support for conditions with severe histamine release such as anaphylaxis. In addition, the active ingredient loratadine does not provide sedative effects.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug:
Absorption: The active ingredient loratadine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with peak plasma concentrations in 1.5 hours. Distribution: According to studies, loratadine is 97% bound to plasma proteins, the volume of distribution ranges from 80 to 120 l/kg. Metabolism: Most of the active substance loratadine is converted to descarboethoxyloratadine upon first pass through the liver by the cytochrome P450 microsomal enzyme system. Elimination: Loratadine is mainly excreted in the urine and faeces (approximately 80% of the total dose) as metabolites within 10 days.
3. Dosage and how to use Alorax 10mg
3.1 Dosage of the drug Alorax 10mg The dose of Alorax 10mg will be determined based on the age of each patient, specifically:
Children from 2 to 5 years old: Take half a tablet of alorax / time / day. Adults and children > 6 years: Take one alorax tablet/time/day. Patients with liver failure: Take half a tablet of alorax / time / day or take 1 tablet every 2 days / time. 3.2 How to use the drug Alorax 10mg Because the drug Alorax 10 is prepared in the form of tablets, so patients should take the drug orally. You can treat allergies with Alorax 10mg with or without food. However, when taking it, avoid crushing or chewing the medicine, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the active ingredients in the medicine.
3.3 Handling the situation of taking an overdose or forgetting a dose of Alorax 10mg How to handle a missed dose of Alorax 10 When you forget to take a dose of Alorax 10mg, the patient should try to take that dose as soon as they remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and take the next dose for the scheduled course. Never arbitrarily make up twice the dose than prescribed because this can increase the risk of experiencing side effects or symptoms of drug overdose.
How to handle when taking an overdose of Alorax 10mg For adults, when taking 40-180 mg of loratadine, there will be unusual manifestations such as headache, heart palpitations or drowsiness. An overdose of Alorax 10mg in children may cause palpitations and extrapyramidal symptoms.
If the patient overdoses on Alorax 10 and notices noticeable reactions in the body, the patient should stop using the drug and immediately go to a medical facility for treatment. The doctor can induce vomiting with syrup of ipeca to empty the stomach. In addition, the doctor may also recommend intubation to prevent the patient from aspiration of gastric juice or perform gastric lavage with 0.9% NaCl. In case of necessity, supportive measures and amelioration of overdose symptoms can be applied.
4. Some side effects of the drug Alorax 10mg
According to expert recommendations, when using loratadine 10mg in daily doses, there is usually little drowsiness, but in some rare cases, the drug can lead to some notable side effects as follows:
Dryness mouth . Headache. Tired. Nausea. Gastritis . Allergic reactions (rash, rash, urticaria, itching). Digestive disorders (such as constipation, indigestion or diarrhea). If any of the side effects mentioned above occur, the patient should immediately inform a specialist or an experienced pharmacist to find the right remedy in time.
5. Some important notes during the use of Alorax 10mg
5.1 Contraindicated to use Alorax 10 for what cases? The following cases are not allowed to use Alorax 10mg without the approval of a doctor, including:
People with a history of allergy to the active ingredient loratadine or hypersensitivity to any of the excipients in the drug. Children under 2 years of age should not use alorax 10mg tablets. Patients with severe liver or kidney failure. 5.2 What drugs can interact with Alorax 10mg? Alorax 10mg drug may have an interaction reaction when used with the following drugs:
Erythromycin . Ketoconazole. Cimetidine. When Alorax 10 is used at the same time as the above drugs, there may be an increase in the concentration of the active substance loratadine in the blood plasma. However, this interaction does not cause too much biochemical and clinical effects. However, in order to ensure safety and avoid drug interactions that reduce the effectiveness of treatment, patients should tell their doctor a list of medicines or herbal health foods that they are using as well. like any other health condition. If necessary, the doctor may recommend adjusting the dose, the time between medications, or substituting a more appropriate medication for the patient.
Hopefully with the information about the drug Alorax 10mg will help you better understand how to use the drug as well as how to use it to achieve high efficiency.
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