{"id":17094,"date":"2022-01-03T07:38:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T07:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17094"},"modified":"2023-01-22T11:41:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T11:41:26","slug":"losarstad-comp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/losarstad-comp\/","title":{"rendered":"Losarstad Comp &#8211; Losartan Potassium\/ Hydrochlorothiazide Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg and 100 mg \/ 12.5 mg and 100 mg \/ 25 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>losartan potassium \/ hydrochlorothiazide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">what Is Losarstad Comp And What Losarstad Comp Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losarstad Comp is a combination of an&nbsp;angiotensin&nbsp;II receptor antagonist (&nbsp;losartan&nbsp;) and a&nbsp;diuretic&nbsp;(&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;).&nbsp;Angiotensin&nbsp;II is a body-specific substance that binds to&nbsp;receptors&nbsp;in blood vessels and causes them to constrict.&nbsp;This causes&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;to&nbsp;rise.&nbsp;Losartan&nbsp;prevents the&nbsp;binding of&nbsp;angiotensin&nbsp;II to these&nbsp;receptors, which causes the blood vessels to dilate and the&nbsp;blood pressure to&nbsp;drop.&nbsp;Hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;helps the kidneys get rid of more water and salt, which also lowers&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Losarstad Comp is used to treat\u00a0essential\u00a0hypertension\u00a0(high\u00a0blood pressure).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Losartan\/hydrochlorothiazide contained in Losarstad Comp may also be authorized for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0losartan\u00a0,\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>If you are allergic to other sulfonamide derivatives (eg other\u00a0thiazides\u00a0, certain\u00a0antibacterial\u00a0drugs such as the combination trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, ask your doctor if you are unsure)<\/li><li>If you have severe hepatic impairment<\/li><li>If you have low\u00a0potassium\u00a0or sodium levels or high calcium levels in your blood that cannot be corrected by treatment<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0gout<\/li><li>During the last 6 months of pregnancy.\u00a0(Even earlier during pregnancy, it is good to avoid Losarstad Comp, see the section on Pregnancy)<\/li><li>If you have severe renal impairment or if your kidneys do not produce any urine<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or renal impairment and are being treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Losarstad Comp. If you think you may be pregnant or become pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor.\u00a0Losarstad Comp is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may cause birth defects (see Pregnancy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor before starting treatment with Losarstad Comp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have previously experienced swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you are using\u00a0diuretics\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you follow a low-salt diet<\/li><li>If you have or have been ill with severe vomiting and \/ or diarrhea<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>If you have impaired liver function (see section 2. Do not take Losarstad Comp)<\/li><li>If you have a narrowing of the blood vessels leading to your kidneys (renal artery stenosis) or just have a functioning kidney, or if you have recently had a kidney transplant<\/li><li>If you have narrowing of your\u00a0arteries\u00a0(arterosclerosis),\u00a0angina pectoris\u00a0(chest pain due to impaired heart function)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0aortic\u00a0or mitral valve stenosis (narrowing of the heart valves) or\u00a0hypertrophic\u00a0cardiomyopathy\u00a0(a disease that enlarges the heart muscle)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>If you have had\u00a0gout<\/li><li>If you have or have had an allergic condition,\u00a0asthma\u00a0or a condition that causes <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">joint pain<\/a>, rash and fever (\u00a0SLE\u00a0, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sle\/\">systemic lupus erythematosus<\/a>)<\/li><li>If you have high\u00a0calcium\u00a0or low potassium levels or if you follow a low potassium diet<\/li><li>If you are going to undergo anesthesia (even at the dentist) or before a surgical procedure, or are going to undergo a test for your parathyroid function.\u00a0You should then tell your doctor or medical staff that you are taking\u00a0losartan\u00a0and\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide\u00a0tablets<\/li><li>If you suffer from primary hyperaldosteronism (a syndrome in which your adrenal glands produce too much of the\u00a0hormone\u00a0et\u00a0aldosterone\u00a0, caused by a disorder of the adrenal gland)<\/li><li>If you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:<ul><li>An\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0(eg\u00a0enalapril\u00a0, lisinopril, ramipril), especially if you have diabetes-related kidney problems.<\/li><li>Aliskiren.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If you have had skin cancer or if you get an unforeseen skin change during treatment.\u00a0Treatment with hydrochlorothiazide, especially long-term use with high\u00a0doses\u00a0, may increase the risk of certain types of skin and lip cancer (non-\u00a0melanoma\u00a0skin cancer).\u00a0Protect your skin from exposure to sunlight and UV rays while taking Losarstad Comp.<\/li><li>If you experience impaired vision or eye pain.\u00a0This may be a symptom of fluid accumulation in the eye (between the choroid and retina) or an increase in pressure in the eye and may occur within hours to weeks after taking Losarstad Comp.\u00a0This can lead to permanent vision loss, if left untreated.\u00a0If you have previously had a\u00a0penicillin\u00a0or sulfonamide allergy, you may be at higher risk of developing this.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may need to check your kidney function,&nbsp;blood pressure,&nbsp;and the number of&nbsp;electrolytes&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;) in&nbsp;your&nbsp;blood at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also the information under the heading &#8220;Do not take Losarstad Comp&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no experience in the treatment of Losarstad Comp in children.&nbsp;Losarstad Comp should therefore not be given to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use in elderly patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Losarstad Comp has an equivalent effect and is tolerated just as well in older as in younger adult patients.&nbsp;Most elderly patients need the same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as younger patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/li><li>Diuretic drugs such as\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide\u00a0in Losarstad Comp may\u00a0interact\u00a0with other drugs.<\/li><li>Medicines containing lithium should not be taken with Losarstad Comp without close supervision by your doctor.<\/li><li>Special precautions (eg blood tests) may be needed if you are taking potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium-sparing medicines, other\u00a0diuretics\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0), certain laxatives, medicines to treat\u00a0gout, medicines to control your heart rhythm, or to treat\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0(for\u00a0oral\u00a0use or\u00a0insulin\u00a0).<\/li><li>It is also important for your doctor to know if you are taking:<ul><li>Other antihypertensive drugs<\/li><li>Steroid\u00a0is<\/li><li>Anti-cancer drugs<\/li><li>Painkiller<\/li><li>Medicines for fungal infections<\/li><li>Drugs for\u00a0arthritis<\/li><li>Resins against elevated\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0such as cholestyramine<\/li><li>Muscle relaxants<\/li><li>Sleeping pills<\/li><li>Opioid\u00a0drugs such as morphine<\/li><li>Pressoramines such as\u00a0adrenaline\u00a0or other drugs within the same drug group<\/li><li>Oral diabetes drugs or\u00a0insulin\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Your doctor may need to change your\u00a0dose\u00a0and\/or take other precautions:<\/li><li>If you are taking an\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0or aliskiren (see also the information under the headings &#8220;Do not take Losarstad Comp&#8221; and &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/li><li>Also, tell your doctor that you are taking Losarstad Comp before a planned examination with an iodinated contrast medium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Losarstad Comp With Food, Drinks And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Alcohol should be avoided while you are taking these tablets.\u00a0Alcohol and Losarstad Comp can enhance each other&#8217;s effects.<\/li><li>An excess of salt in the diet can counteract the effect of Losarstad Comp.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp can be taken with or without food.<\/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><em><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you may be pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor.&nbsp;Usually, your doctor suggests that you stop taking Losarstad Comp before pregnancy or as soon as you know you are pregnant and recommend another medicine instead of Losarstad Comp.&nbsp;Losarstad Comp should not be used during pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may cause birth defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to start breastfeeding.&nbsp;Losarstad Comp is not recommended for breastfeeding and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to breastfeed your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When starting treatment with this medicine, you should not perform actions that may require sharpened attention (eg driving a motor vehicle or performing dangerous work) until you know how well you tolerate your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Losarstad Comp Contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u00a0Your doctor will decide on the appropriate\u00a0dose\u00a0of Losarstad Comp, depending on your medical condition and whether you are taking other medicines.\u00a0You must continue to take Losarstad Comp according to your doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription\u00a0to maintain even control of your\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li><em><strong>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for most patients with high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0is 1 tablet Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg once daily to control\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0over 24 hours.\u00a0Dose\u00a0one can be increased to 2 tablets once daily by Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg or changed to 1 tablet of Losarstad Comp 100 mg \/ 25 mg (a stronger strength) daily.\u00a0The maximum daily\u00a0dose\u00a0is 2 tablets Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg or 1 tablet Losarstad Comp 100 mg \/ 25 mg once daily.<\/li><li>You should swallow the tablets or tablet halves whole, without chewing, together with a glass of water.\u00a0You can take the tablets with or without food.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp film-coated tablets are available in 3 strengths: Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg, 100 mg \/ 12.5 mg and 100 mg \/ 25 mg.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to take Losarstad Comp as&nbsp;prescribed.&nbsp;But if you miss a&nbsp;dose, do not take an extra&nbsp;dose, but take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Never discontinue treatment on your initiative unless you suspect that you have a serious\u00a0side effect.\u00a0In all cases, you should contact your doctor immediately. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Losarstad Comp side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of the following, stop taking Losarstad Comp and contact a doctor immediately or see your nearest hospital:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(rash,\u00a0itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which may cause difficulty swallowing and breathing)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a serious but rare&nbsp;side effect, which may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.&nbsp;You may need&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;medical care or hospitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Muscle pain<\/li><li>Sore muscles<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li>In rare cases, these muscle problems can become severe and include muscle breakdown that results in kidney damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Common&nbsp;<\/em><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cough<\/li><li>Upper respiratory tract infection<\/li><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sinusitis\/\">Sinusitis<\/a><\/li><li>Sinus problems<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Indigestion<\/li><li>Muscle aches or cramps<\/li><li>Leg pain<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/back-hurts\/\">Back pain<\/a><\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Increased potassium levels (which may cause abnormal heart rhythm)<\/li><li>Decreased\u00a0hemoglobin\u00a0and\u00a0hematocrit\u00a0levels<\/li><li>Changes in renal function<\/li><li>Including\u00a0renal failure<\/li><li>Too low blood sugar (\u00a0hypoglycaemia\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anemia<\/li><li>Red or brown skin spots (in some cases especially on feet, legs, arms and buttocks, with joint pain, swelling of hands and feet and stomach pain)<\/li><li>Bruising<\/li><li>Decreased number of\u00a0white blood cells<\/li><li>Coagulation problems<\/li><li>Decreased number of\u00a0platelets<\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Increased levels of\u00a0uric acid\u00a0and\u00a0urea\u00a0in the blood, or\u00a0gout<\/li><li>Increased blood sugar levels<\/li><li>Electrolyte disturbances<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><li>Panic disorder (recurrent panic attacks)<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Altered dream pattern<\/li><li>Sleep disorders<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Impaired memory<\/li><li>Numbness and tingling or similar sensations, pain in the\u00a0extremities\u00a0, tremors,\u00a0migraines\u00a0, fainting<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Burning sensation in the eye<\/li><li>Conjunctivitis<\/li><li>Decreased\u00a0visual acuity<\/li><li>Yellowing<\/li><li>Ringing, buzzing, throbbing or clicking in the ears<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0, which may be associated with posture (feeling dizzy or weak when standing up), angina (chest pain)<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>Cerebrovascular\u00a0event (\u00a0TIA\u00a0, &#8220;mini-stroke&#8221;)<\/li><li>Heart attack<\/li><li>Palpitations<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of blood vessels, which is often associated with skin rashes or bruising<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sore-throat\/\">Sore throat<\/a> \/ throat infection<\/li><li>Laryngitis<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Bronchitis<\/li><li>Pneumonia<\/li><li>Water in the lungs (causing difficulty breathing)<\/li><li>Nosebleeds<\/li><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Difficult-to-treat constipation<\/li><li>Flatulence<\/li><li>Stomach irritation<\/li><li>Stomach spasms<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Salivary gland\u00a0inflammation<\/li><li>Toothache<\/li><li>Jaundice (yellow whites of the eyes and skin)<\/li><li>Pancreatitis<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Inflammation of the skin<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Redness<\/li><li>Photosensitivity<\/li><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Flushing<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions with blistering and flaking of the upper layer of skin<\/li><li>pain in arms, shoulders, hips, knees or other joints<\/li><li>Joint swelling<\/li><li>Stiffness, muscle weakness<\/li><li>Joint inflammation<\/li><li>Chronic\u00a0pain throughout the body (\u00a0fibromyalgia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Frequent urination even at night<\/li><li>Renal impairment including\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the kidneys<\/li><li>Urinary tract infection<\/li><li>Sugar in the urine<\/li><li>Decreased sexual desire<\/li><li>Impotence<\/li><li>Facial swelling<\/li><li>Local swelling (\u00a0edema\u00a0)<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Rare&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hepatitis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the liver), abnormal liver function tests<\/li><li>Severe allergic (anaphylactic) reactions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Has been reported (occurs in the unknown number of users):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Muscle breakdown<\/li><li>Flu-like symptoms<\/li><li>Unexplained muscle pain with dark (tea-colored) urine (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Low levels of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood (\u00a0hyponatremia\u00a0)<\/li><li>General malaise<\/li><li>Taste change (\u00a0dysgeusia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Skin and lip cancer (Non-\u00a0melanoma\u00a0skin cancer)<\/li><li>Impaired vision or pain in the eyes due to high pressure (possible signs of fluid accumulation in the eye (between the choroid and retina) or\u00a0acute\u00a0narrow-angle glaucoma\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Losarstad Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These 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 substances are losartan potassium and\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide.<\/li><li>One Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg film-coated tablet contains 50 mg losartan potassium and 12.5 mg\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide.<\/li><li>One Losarstad Comp 100 mg \/ 12.5 mg film-coated tablet contains 100 mg losartan potassium and 12.5 mg\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide.<\/li><li>One Losarstad Comp 100 mg \/ 25 mg film-coated tablet contains 100 mg losartan potassium and 25 mg\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide.<\/li><li>The other ingredients in the tablet\u00a0core\u00a0are\u00a0lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate<\/li><li>The other ingredients in the film coating are hypromellose, macrogol 400, and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/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>Losarstad Comp 50 mg \/ 12.5 mg film-coated tablets are white, round tablets.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp is packed in a plastic\/aluminum blister.<\/li><li>Pack sizes of 7, 7&#215;1 (single blister), 14, 14&#215;1 (single blister), 28, 28&#215;1 (single blister), 30, 30&#215;1 (single blister), 56, 56&#215;1 (single blister), 60, 60&#215;1 (single blister), 90, 90&#215;1 (single blister) , 98, 98&#215;1 (single-dose blisters), 112, 112&#215;1 (single-dose blisters), 120, 120&#215;1 (single-dose blisters), 126, 126&#215;1 (single-dose blisters, 154, 154&#215;1 (single-dose blisters), 196 and 196&#215;1 (single-dose blisters) film-coated tablets.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp 100 mg \/ 12.5 mg film-coated tablets are white, oval, and biconvex.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp is packed in a plastic\/aluminum blister.<\/li><li>Pack sizes of 28, 28&#215;1 (single blister), 30, 30&#215;1 (single blister), 56, 56&#215;1 (single blister), 98, 98&#215;1 (single blister), 100, 100&#215;1 (single blister), 126, 126&#215;1 (single blister), 154, 154&#215;1 (single blister) , 182, 182&#215;1 (single-dose blisters), 196 and 196&#215;1 (single-dose blisters) film-coated tablets.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp 100 mg \/ 25 mg film-coated tablets are white, oblong, scored tablets.\u00a0The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/li><li>Losarstad Comp is packed in a plastic\/aluminum blister.<\/li><li>Pack sizes of 10, 10&#215;1 (single dose blisters), 28, 28&#215;1 (single dose blisters), 30, 30&#215;1 (single dose blisters), 56, 56&#215;1 (single dose blisters), 60, 60&#215;1 (single dose blisters), 98, 98&#215;1 (single dose blisters), 112, 112&#215;1 (single dose blisters) , 120 and 120&#215;1 (single-dose blisters) film-coated tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 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