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Therapeutic actions: Larano (Loratadine) is an antihistamine medication that selectively blocks the peripheral H-one histamine. Histamine is an allergic mediator that is released into the blood as a result of body’s reaction to the foreign substances (allergens). Histamine binds to H-one receptors triggering a certain number of chemical reactions, that lead to allergy symptoms. By blocking H-one histamine receptors Loratadine eliminates the symptoms related to histamine (sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, a runny nose).
Anti allergic effects occurs in thirty minutes after the application of Loratadine and reaches the maximal concentration in 8-12 hours. Therapeutic effect of Loratadine lasts twenty four hours.
Loratadine and its metabolites do not affect CNS, do not exert sedative and anticholinergic action.

Indications:
Loratadine is used to treat:

• Seasonal and all year-round allergic rhinitis (elimination the symptoms - nose obstruction, nasal congestion, itching in the nose and eyes)
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Chronic hives

Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Loratadine in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
• in infants
• Liver diseases(Liver failure)
• Kidney diseases(kidney failure)

Use Lorano with caution in malabsorbtion syndrome.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Lorano will experience it or any other.

• Headache
• Xerostomia
• Tiredness
• Drowsiness
• Increased appetite
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Increased heart beat

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug’s manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Loratadine, please read the information provided with Loratadine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Loratadine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Ketoconazole, Cimetidine, Erythromycin, fluconazole and fluoxetine may increase the blood levels of Loratadine

Additional Information: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. DO NOT SHARE Lorano with others.  KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.