Erolin is formulated in the form of tablets, whose main ingredient is Loratadin. The medication is used in the treatment of allergies, urticaria,... To ensure the effectiveness of use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the medication as prescribed by doctors and pharmacists.
1. Functions of Erolin
Erolin is formulated in the form of 10mg tablets, so it is also known as Erolin 10mg. In addition, Erolin is also prepared in the form of syrup. The main active ingredient of the drug is Loratadin. Loratadine is a histamine H1 piperidine receptor antagonist, which has anti-allergic properties. Loratadine helps prevent symptoms caused by the activity of histamine on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, bronchial smooth muscles, capillaries: bronchospasm, vasodilation, increased permeability of capillaries.
So what is the effect of Erolin 10mg? Erolin allergy medication is an antihistamine, commonly used in the treatment of:
- Allergic rhinitis: With symptoms of sneezing, itchy nose and runny nose;
- Allergic conjunctivitis: With itchy eyes and hot eyes;
- Urticaria, allergic skin disorders.
In addition, Erolin may also be prescribed by a doctor for use in some other cases.
Contraindications to the use of Erolin: People with hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug and children under 6 years old.
2. How to take and dosage of Erolin
How to use: Take orally, may or may not be taken together with food.
Dosage:
- For adults and children over 12 years old: Take a dose of 10mg/day, equivalent to 1 tablet of Erolin 10mg/day;
- For people with liver or kidney failure: Reduce the dose by half, equivalent to 1/2 tablet of Erolin 10mg/day or take 1 tablet of Erolin 10mg/time/2 days;
- For children 6-12 years old: If the child is over 30kg, take 1 tablet/time/day. If the child is less than 30kg, take 1/2 tablet/time/day;
- For children under 6 years of age: The safety and efficacy of the drug have not been determined.
Patients should report to their doctor if allergy symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment with Erolin or the rash lasts for more than 6 weeks. If the condition worsens or the patient has serious health problems such as allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, the patient should go to the hospital immediately.
Overdose: Overdose of Loratadin (an ingredient of Erolin) can increase the risk of parasympathetic paralysis symptoms such as drowsiness, tachycardia, headache,... When taking an overdose, patients need symptomatic treatment and supportive treatment, maintaining these measures until they are no longer needed. Patients can be given activated charcoal mixed with water. In case of emergency or overdose, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately.
Missed dose: If you forget to take 1 dose of Erolin, you should take it as soon as possible. In case it is close to the next dose, you should skip the misssed dose and take the next dose as planned.
3. Side effects of Erolin
Some of the side effects of using Erolin allergy medication include:
- Common: Headache, drowsiness, stress, increased appetite, fatigue, dry mouth, gastritis, hyperactivity, difficulty pronouncing, abdominal pain or abdominal discomfort;
- Rare: Dizziness, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, rash, hair loss, abnormal liver function, hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema and anaphylaxis).
4. Precautions when using Erolin
Before and while taking Erolin, patients should note:
- Before taking the medication, it is recommended to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are allergic to any of the ingredients of the medication, you are taking other medications, you plan to take the medication for children or the elderly, you are or have had liver or kidney failure, you have to perform tasks that require alertness such as driving or operating machinery;
- To ensure safety, Erolin should not be used in pregnant and breast-feeding women;
- Be cautious when using Erolin for patients with lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, galactose intolerance;
- Some people when taking Erolin may become drowsy, so it is necessary to be cautious if driving or operating machinery.
5. Erolin medication Interactions
Some of the medication interactions of Erolin include: Carbamazepine, Cimetidine, Clarithromycin, Quinidine, Fluoxetine, Desloratadine, Erythromycin, Everolimus, Isocarboxazid, Itraconazole, Ivacaftor, Ketoconazole, Rifabutin, Rifampin, Tranylcypromine.
To ensure the effectiveness of Erolin, patients should use the correct dose, properly according to the doctor's instructions. Patients are not allowed to arbitrarily change the dosage of drugs without the permission of the doctor.
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