Name: LR -10
Creator: Anushta Chandrapalan

LR -10 is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conditions. It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.

LR -10 Tablet Mcneil & Argus Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Loratadine	₹ 320.00 10mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on LR -10 (Loratadine) from Mcneil & Argus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : Loratadine

Loratadine(Agistam) generic LR -10 is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conditions. It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.
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Trade Names for Loratadine

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International :

Agistam, Alavert, Claritin, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Tavist Non-Sedating, Wal-itin

Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which LR -10 may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Po- Adults: 10 mg daily as a single dose.
Children: <30kg- 5 mg once a day; > 30 kg: 10 mg once a day.

Side effects of LR -10

Most Common : Fatigue, giddiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, nausea and drowsiness.

Metabolic : Increased tears, salivation, flushing, impotence, increased sweating and thirst.

Body as a Whole : Swelling in the extremities, weakness, back pain, blurred vision, chest pain, earache, eye pain, fever, leg cramps, uneasiness, rigors, ringing in the ear and weight gain.

Heart : High/low blood pressure, palpitations, fast heart rate and fainting.

Central Nervous System : Increased muscle tone, tingling, tremor and unsteadiness.

Gastrointestinal : Altered taste, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, hiccups, increased appetite, loose stools and vomiting.

Musculoskeletal : Joint/muscle pain.

Psychiatric : Agitation, memory loss, confusion, decreased sexual drive, depression, impaired concentration, sleeplessness and irritability.

Reproductive : Breast pain, painful menstruation and vaginal inflammation.

Respiratory System : Asthma, coughing, difficulty in breathing, bloodstained sputum, nasal dryness, inflammation of sinus and sneezing.

How to use LR -10?

It comes as a tablet, syrup, and suspension to take by mouth with or without food.

When Should LR -10 not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in pregnant women, newborns.

Warnings and Precautions for LR -10

Caution should be exercised in patients with liver or kidney disease, and epilepsy.

It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Other Precautions for LR -10

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for LR -10

Store between 2° and 25°C.

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