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Lorucet 10 mg drug belongs to the group of anti-allergic and hypersensitivity drugs. With the main ingredient Loratadine, Lorucet-10 helps to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic skin disorders.
1. What is Lorucet-10?
Lorucet-10 drug belongs to the group of anti-allergy and hypersensitivity drugs, the main ingredient is Loratadine 10mg. Loratadine is a potent tricyclic antihistamine with selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist activity.
Lorucet 10 mg medicine is made in the form of tablets and is used in the following cases:
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose. Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis such as itchy eyes, burning eyes. Symptoms of skin allergies such as urticaria, allergic skin disorders.
2. Usage and dosage of Lorucet-10
Lorucet 10 is taken orally. Swallow one tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water (about 250-300 ml of water). It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Dosage of the drug Lorucet-10 according to the indications and instructions of the doctor or the dosage is as follows:
Children over 12 years old and adults: 1 tablet/day; Children from 6 to 12 years old: If the weight is over 30kg, take 1 tablet/time/day; weighing less than 30kg take half a tablet/time/day; Patients with liver failure, kidney failure: 1⁄2 - 1 tablet / time / day, 2 times / time. Overdose of Lorucet-10 over 10mg/day can cause drowsiness, headache, tachycardia. In case of overdose, the patient should be taken to a medical facility or hospital for monitoring and timely intervention.
3. Lorucet 10 mg side effects
Lorucet 10 mg can cause some unwanted side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Dry mouth, headache; Uncommon: Conjunctivitis, sneezing, dry nose, dizziness; Rare: Nausea, urticaria, menstrual disorders, liver dysfunction, palpitations, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, depression, anaphylaxis. For Lorucet 10 mg in particular and most drugs in general, after taking the drug, if the patient has strange or unusual symptoms, it is necessary to monitor and immediately contact a doctor or medical staff for advice. To solve.
4. Some notes when using Lorucet 10
Do not use Lorucet 10 mg in people with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug, children under 6 years old; Patients with liver failure, kidney failure should be careful when using Lorucet-10; Pregnant women should only use the drug in cases of necessity and must weigh the benefits of Lorucet 10 mg against the effects on the fetus; Breastfeeding women who want to use Lorucet-10 should stop breastfeeding because the drug can be excreted in breast milk with equivalent concentrations in the blood; Limit driving and operating machinery because Lorucet 10 mg can cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache; Patients with hepatic impairment require a low starting dose of Lorucet-10 because impaired liver function reduces the ability to metabolize the Loratadine component of the drug; People with glucose intolerance, low absorption of Glucose/Galactose, Lapp Lactase deficiency should be cautious when taking Lorucet 10 mg; When Lorucet 10 is taken together with an inhibitor of the CYP3A4 enzyme, CYP2D6 may increase the concentration of Loratadine in the blood and lead to a high risk of side effects; To limit and avoid the effects of drug interactions, before taking Lorucet-10, patients need to tell their doctor/pharmacist about their medical history as well as their current drug use, including prescription drugs. prescription and over-the-counter, dietary supplements or herbs. In summary, the effect of the drug Lorucet-10 is to reduce the symptoms of sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose in allergic rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis and urticaria, skin allergies. Using the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor will ensure your safety.
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