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Composition :

LORATADINE

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Themis Chemicals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About LOPRO TABLET 1

LOPRO TABLET 1 belongs to the class of antihistamine medication primarily used to relieve the symptoms of allergies such as hay fever, conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes), eczema, hives (urticaria), reactions to insect bites and stings, and some food allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person.

LOPRO TABLET 1 contains loratadine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. LOPRO TABLET 1 is responsible for reducing the effects of the natural chemical 'histamine' present in the body. This chemical is responsible for producing symptoms, including watery eyes, runny nose, and other allergic symptoms.

Use LOPRO TABLET 1 as prescribed by the doctor. LOPRO TABLET 1, like all medications, can have side effects. However, not everyone experiences them. The most prevalent adverse effect is drowsiness or sleepiness. Headaches, fatigue, and nervousness may occur in youngsters. However, these side effects may not last long and go on for some time.

Do not use LOPRO TABLET 1 without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using LOPRO TABLET 1 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use LOPRO TABLET 1 in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Before taking LOPRO TABLET 1, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness. LOPRO TABLET 1 is not recommended in children below two years of age.

Uses of LOPRO TABLET 1

Allergic conditions [hay fever, conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes), eczema, hives (urticaria), reactions to insect bites and stings, and some food allergies]

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Mouth dissolving Tablet/Orally disintegrating Tablet: Keep the tablet in the mouth and allow it to disintegrate. Do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling the tablet with wet hands.Oral Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

LOPRO TABLET 1 is a non-sedating antihistamine. It is less prone to cause sleepiness than other antihistamines. By suppressing histamine action, LOPRO TABLET 1 provides immediate relief from allergic reactions and symptoms. Histamine is a chemical that triggers immunological responses and inflammation in the body. LOPRO TABLET 1 is commonly used to treat hay fever (pollen or dust allergy), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or spots), insect bite and sting reactions, and several food allergies.

Storage

Keep LOPRO TABLET 1 out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Lopro Tablet 10's
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.

Drug Warnings

Before your doctor prescribes LOPRO TABLET 1, tell them if you are sensitive to it or any other component present in this, as it may cause serious allergic reactions in the body. Never try to self-treat yourself with this drug without talking to your doctor, as it may cause serious side effects. If you are a patient with kidney disease, the liver disease, then tell about this to your doctor before they prescribe it to you. Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the serious reactions of this drug, especially light-headedness or confusion. Usually, the LOPRO TABLET 1 does not cause drowsiness as this medicine does not go inside the brain. However, a person taking it is still not allowed to drive or do any work that needs clear attention.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
When taken in combination indinavir may significantly raise the Lopro Tablet 10's levels in the blood. This can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lopro Tablet 10's with indinavir together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Lopro Tablet 10's with verapamil may significantly raise the Lopro Tablet 10's levels in the blood, this can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lopro Tablet 10's with verapamil together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
When taken in combination Gemfibrozil may significantly raise the Lopro Tablet 10's levels in the blood. This can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lopro Tablet 10's with Gemfibrozil together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
Taking tacrolimus with Lopro Tablet 10's may significantly increases the Lopro Tablet 10's levels in the blood. This can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lopro Tablet 10's with tacrolimus together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LoperamideNefazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
When Lopro Tablet 10's is taken with Nefazodone, may raise blood levels of Lopro Tablet 10's, and you run the risk of developing major problems including abnormal heart rhythm. Other cardiac conditions, and electrolyte imbalances, may also make you more vulnerable.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lopro Tablet 10's with Nefazodone can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LoperamideBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Lopro Tablet 10's with boceprevir may raise blood levels of Lopro Tablet 10's, you run the risk of developing major problems including abnormal heart rhythm. Other cardiac conditions, and electrolyte imbalances, may also make you more vulnerable.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Lopro Tablet 10's and Boceprevir, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LoperamideEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
When esketamine and Lopro Tablet 10's are taken together, adverse symptoms such as fatigue, disorientation, trouble focusing, and problems with thinking, judgment, response time, and motor coordination may worsen.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lopro Tablet 10's with Esketamine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LoperamideRanitidine bismuth citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Lopro Tablet 10's with ranitidine bismuth citrate may raise blood levels of Lopro Tablet 10's, you run the risk of developing major problems including abnormal heart rhythm. Other heart conditions, and electrolyte imbalances, may also make you more vulnerable.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Lopro Tablet 10's and Ranitidine bismuth citrate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
Combining Lopro Tablet 10's with Papaverine can raise the chance of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lopro Tablet 10's and Papaverine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. however, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LoperamideBepridil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopro Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Lopro Tablet 10's with bepridil may raise Lopro Tablet 10's levels in the blood significantly, this might result in side effects like abnormal heart rhythm. Additional heart conditions, and electrolyte imbalances (e.g., magnesium or potassium loss from severe or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting) may potentially increase your susceptibility.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lopro Tablet 10's and Bepridil together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try to include peppers, berries, parsley, and onion in your diet, as these foods have quercetin, a natural chemical that reduces histamine effects.
  • Include Kiwi and other vitamin C-rich food in your daily diet as it may reduce the histamine effects.
  • An enzyme known as 'bromelain' is present in pineapple that helps reduce allergic response in the body, so eat it too for good health.
  • Honey is a complete food that helps to deal with all types of allergies. Take small doses of it regularly.
  • Avoid going in grassy open spaces in the evening, night, and morning as the pollen count is high during these times, and it may trier allergic symptoms.
  • Avoid every place contaminated with fur and dander as it may worsen the allergic response.

Side Effects of LOPRO TABLET 1

  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Nervousness

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHISTAMINE

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

LOPRO TABLET 1 contains loratadine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. LOPRO TABLET 1 is responsible for reducing the effects of the natural chemical "histamine" present in the body. This chemical is responsible for producing symptoms, including watery eyes, runny nose, and other allergic symptoms.

No, a person already on anti-allergic medications is not allowed to use LOPRO TABLET 1 as it may enhance the CNS depression activity leading to serious side effects. When you consult with their doctor for the first time, tell them everything, about the medications you are using and what is your past medical and drug history.

Yes, name LOPRO TABLET 1 is beneficial in treating the itching and other symptoms including red itchy bumps, blotches, etc caused by chronic urticaria.

A person taking LOPRO TABLET 1 for their allergic symptoms may face side effects including drowsiness, fatigue, etc., however, these side effects may pass soon. If symptoms get worsen day by day, then take medical help.

Although there are fewer possible chances that LOPRO TABLET 1 may make a person drowsy, however, some persons are susceptible to it. Avoid driving or operating any machine.

The dosage suggested to you by the doctor is according to your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. So, complete the course of the drug as told by the doctor and do not make any change in dosage without asking the doctor.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. LOPRO TABLET 1 is a non-drowsy antihistamine which makes less likely to make you feel sleepy compared to other antihistamines or antiallergics.

Hay fever: Hay fever/allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction to pollen, typically when it comes into contact with the mouth, nose, eyes and throat. Hay fever symptoms include sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around the temples and forehead, headache, earache and feeling tired.

Eczema: Eczema is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough. Some eczema types can also lead to blisters (a small bubble on the skin filled with serum) and are caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by infection or allergies. It is also known as red or pink eye. Redness, itching, and tears of the eyes are symptoms. It can also cause discharge or crusting around the eyes.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with LOPRO TABLET 1 as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

LOPRO TABLET 1 is generally safe to take in pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before taking LOPRO TABLET 1.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult the doctor. LOPRO TABLET 1 should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Although LOPRO TABLET 1 did not cause drowsiness, some persons are susceptible to it. However, avoiding driving or any task needing mental alert is advised.

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Liver

Caution

LOPRO TABLET 1 to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

LOPRO TABLET 1 to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

LOPRO TABLET 1 is not recommended for children below two years.

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