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Erolin is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being Loratadin. Drugs are used in the treatment of allergies, urticaria, ... To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug as prescribed by the doctor, private pharmacist. question.
1. Uses of Erolin
Erolin is made in the form of 10mg tablets, so it is also known as Erolin 10mg. In addition, Erolin is also prepared in the form of a syrup. The main active ingredient of the drug is Loratadin. Loratadine is a piperidine histamine H1 receptor antagonist with antiallergic properties. Loratadine helps prevent symptoms caused by the action of histamine on gastrointestinal smooth muscle, bronchial smooth muscle, capillaries: bronchospasm, vasodilation, increased capillary permeability.
So what does Erolin 10mg do? Allergy medicine Erolin 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 burning eyes; Urticaria, allergic skin disorders. In addition, the drug Erolin may also be prescribed by a doctor in some other cases.
Contraindications to the use of Erolin: People with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug and children under 6 years of age.
2. Usage and dosage of Erolin
How to use: Take Erolin orally, with or without food.
Dosage:
For adults and children over 12 years old: Use a dose of 10mg/day, equivalent to 1 Erolin pill 10mg/day; For people with liver or kidney failure: Reduce the dose by half, equivalent to 1/2 Erolin 10mg/day or take 1 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 under 30mg, take 1/2 tablet/time/day; Children under 6 years of age: Safety and effectiveness have not been established. Patients should tell their doctor if allergic symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment with Erolin or if the rash persists for more than 6 weeks. If the condition worsens or the person has serious health problems such as allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, the patient should go to the hospital immediately.
Overdose: Using Loratadin (a component of Erolin) in an overdose may increase the risk of parasympathetic nerve paralysis symptoms such as somnolence, tachycardia, headache, etc. Overdose, the patient should be treated symptomatically and supportively, maintaining these measures until no longer needed. The patient can be given activated charcoal mixed with water. In the event of an emergency or overdose, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately.
Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose of Erolin, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled.
3. Side effects of Erolin
Some side effects when using Erolin allergy medicine include:
Common: Headache, drowsiness, nervousness, increased appetite, fatigue, dry mouth, gastritis, hyperactivity, difficulty speaking , abdominal pain or discomfort; Rare: Dizziness, convulsions, tachycardia, palpitations, rash, alopecia, abnormal liver function, hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema and anaphylaxis).
4. Be careful when using Erolin
Before and while taking Erolin, patients should note:
Before taking the drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you are allergic to any of the ingredients, you are taking other medicines, you are giving this medicine to children or the elderly, you have or have ever had liver or kidney failure, you must perform tasks that require alertness such as driving or operating machinery hook; To be on the safe side, Erolin should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women; Use caution when using Erolin for patients with lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, galactose intolerance; Some people may experience drowsiness when taking Erolin, so caution should be exercised if driving or operating machinery.
5. Erolin drug interactions
Some drug 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 right dose, properly according to the doctor's instructions. Patients are not allowed to arbitrarily change the way of taking, the dose of medicine without the permission of the doctor.
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