{"id":17077,"date":"2022-01-03T07:23:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T07:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17077"},"modified":"2023-01-29T09:22:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T09:22:33","slug":"loratadine-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/loratadine-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Loratadine Orifarm &#8211; Loratadine Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Loratadine Orifarm 10 mg&nbsp;loratadine tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Loratadine Orifarm, And What Is It Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm, 10 mg tablets, is over-the-counter for adults and children over 6 years (with body weight over 30 kg) for the allergic nose and eye problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The allergic problems can be caused by, e.g.,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/pollen-allergy\/\">pollen<\/a>, mites, or dust.\u00a0Symptoms may include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Sneezing<\/li><li>Red, watery and itchy eyes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm relieves allergic symptoms due to the\u00a0release\u00a0of\u00a0histamine, as it inhibits the effect of\u00a0histamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or worse after 7 days. Loratadine contained\u00a0in\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Use Loratadine Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Do Not Take Loratadine Orifarm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0loratadine\u00a0or other ingredients of Loratadine Orifarm (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking&nbsp;Loratadine&nbsp;Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have severe hepatic impairment.<\/li><li>If you have a rare hereditary\u00a0predisposition to <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/lactose-intolerance\/\">lactose<\/a> intolerance, the\u00a0enzyme\u00a0lacks\u00a0lactase which breaks down\u00a0lactose\u00a0(total lactase deficiency), or cannot absorb certain carbohydrates (glucose-galactose malabsorption).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to perform a\u00a0skin prick test, treatment with\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm\u00a0should be\u00a0stopped\u00a0at least 48 hours before the test as the treatment may prevent or reduce otherwise positive results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not\u00a0give Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm tablets to children under 6 years of age or children weighing 30 kg or less.\u00a0Other forms of medicine are more suitable for children with a body weight of 30 kg or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Loratadine Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The side effects of Loratadine Orifarm may increase with the concomitant use of other medicines that affect the function of certain liver enzymes responsible for the breakdown of medicines in the liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in\u00a0clinical trials, no increase in\u00a0side effects\u00a0of\u00a0loratadine has been observed\u00a0with drugs that affect the function of these\u00a0enzymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine Orifarm With Food, Drink, And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm can be taken\u00a0with or without food.<\/li><li>Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm has not been shown to increase the effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/alcohol-and-drugs-risk-use-harmful-use-and-addiction\/\">alcohol<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not&nbsp;take Loratadine&nbsp;Orifarm if you are pregnant other than as&nbsp;prescribed&nbsp;by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breastfeeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not\u00a0take Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm if breastfeeding, as\u00a0loratadine is\u00a0excreted in human milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\u00a0clinical trials\u00a0examining the ability to drive, no deterioration was seen in people receiving\u00a0loratadine.\u00a0The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm is not expected to make you drowsy or less alert.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in rare cases, drowsiness may occur in some people, affecting their ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine Orifarm Contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Loratadine Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Loratadine Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take Loratadine Orifarm as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse has told you.\u00a0If unsure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is:<ul><li><em>Adults and children over 6 years with body weight over 30 kg<\/em><ul><li>Take one tablet once a day with a glass of water, with or without food.<\/li><li><em>Children over 6 years with a body weight of 30 kg or less<\/em><\/li><li>Do not\u00a0give Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm tablets.\u00a0Other forms of medicine are more suitable for children with a body weight of 30 kg or less.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Children under 6 years<\/em><ul><li>Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm is not recommended for children under 6 years of age<\/li><li>Contact a doctor if the improvement is not seen after 7 days of treatment.\u00a0Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm uses for a maximum of 3 consecutive months unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.<\/li><li>Feel free to try to end the treatment if you think the pollen season is over or if there are very low pollen levels in the air.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Hepatic impairment<\/em><\/li><li>It is necessary to adjust\u00a0dose\u00a0one.\u00a0You should follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions.\u00a0A starting dose of 10 mg every other day is recommended for adults and children with a body weight of over 30 kg.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loratadine Orifarm Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Somnolence<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased appetite<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe allergic reactions (including swelling of the skin (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0) and anaphylactic reactions).\u00a0Stop taking medicine and contact a doctor or hospital<\/li><li>Fast heartbeat<\/li><li>Palpitations<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Cramps<\/li><li>Nausea,\u00a0dry mouth,\u00a0and gastritis<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hair-loss\/\">Hair loss<\/a><\/li><li>Abnormal liver function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Loratadine Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep Loratadine Orifarm out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is:\u00a0loratadine\u00a010 mg<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loratadine\u00a0Orifarm is a white, round, flat tablet with a notch.<\/li><li>Pack sizes:<ul><li>PVC \/ aluminum: 1, 5, 7, 10, 14, 20, 21, 28, 30 tablets<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ 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Sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes, nose, or throat are among the symptoms. 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