Lorzet Tablet

Lorzet Tablet acts as an antihistamine and is used to treat allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It also effectively treats hives and other major skin reactions. The primary use of this medicine is to relieve nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

In case you suffer from conditions like asthma, kidney and liver issues, it is best to consult your doctor before you start the drug. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult a doctor before using this drug. Children below the age of 6 years are usually not prescribed this medicine.

Take the drug exactly as per your doctor’s instructions. Side effects of this drug include dizziness, convulsions, nausea, rash, fatigue, etc. The drug causes drowsiness, therefore, it is advised to avoid driving or handling heavy machinery alone.

The drug is used to treat the following:

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Utricaria

• Hives

• Allergy

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Nursing Mothers

The side effects of this drug include:

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Hypotension

• Palpitations

• Tachycardia

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Breast Pain

• Pharyngitis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this drug last for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this drug.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Women who are breastfeeding must consult doctor before using this drug.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consumption of alcohol along with this medicine is found to be unsafe.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine usually does not affect the patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Lorzet Tablet selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the skin, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Report the use of this medicine before taking a skin allergy test. This medicine can interfere with the results of the test. Hence, the medicine should be discontinued at least 2-4 days prior to taking this test.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This drug interacts with azithromycin, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.

• Interaction with Food

  Do not consume large quantities of grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.