Lorano for allergies 10 mg x14 tablets Sandoz

LORANO ACUTE tablets 10 mg * 14 Leaflet: patient information Lorano 10 mg tablets Lorano 10 mg tabletsloratadine
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
If you need further information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
If you do not feel better or your condition worsens, you should seek medical attention.
What this leaflet contains:
1. What Lorano is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Lorano
3. How to take Lorano
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Lorano
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Lorano is and what it is used for
Lorano belongs to the group of antihistamines (antiallergic products) and is used to treat the symptoms of certain allergic diseases associated with increased histamine release.
Lorano is used for symptoms of allergic rhinitis (e.g. hay fever) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives of unknown origin).
2. What you need to know before you take Lorano Do not take Lorano

 if you are allergic to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lorano.

 if you suffer from severe liver failure;
 if you are scheduled to have a skin test. Lorano should be stopped at least 48 hours before the skin test, as antihistamines such as Lorano may interfere with or mask otherwise positive skin test reactions.

Other medicines and Lorano
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
The effects of alcohol are not enhanced when taking Lorano.
No interactions have been observed in clinical trials.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Pregnancy
A large amount of data on the use of loratadine in pregnant women (more than 1000 exposures) indicate that loratadine does not exhibit malformative or feto/neonatal toxicity.
No toxic effects of loratadine have been identified in animal studies.
As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of loratadine during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
The use of Lorano is not recommended during breastfeeding, as loratadine passes into breast milk.
Fertility
There are no data available on male and female fertility. Driving and using machines
In rare cases, drowsiness may occur, which may impair the ability to drive or use machines. Therefore, it is advisable to wait and assess your individual reaction to Lorano before driving or operating machinery.
Lorano contains lactose.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of lactase deficiency, the Lapp-lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor.
Advice for diabetics:
Each tablet contains less than 0.01 carbohydrate units. 3.
How to take Lorano
Always take this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Method of administration
Through the mouth.
Unless otherwise prescribed, the usual dose is:
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age – 1 tablet of Lorano once a day (corresponds to 10 mg of loratadine).
Patients with severe liver disease 
A starting dose of 10 mg (1 tablet) every other day is recommended for adults and children over 12 years of age.
No dose adjustment is necessary in elderly patients or in patients with renal insufficiency. The tablet can be taken regardless of meals. Please take the tablet with a sufficient amount of liquid (e.g. a glass of water).
If you think that the effect of Lorano is too strong or too weak, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Lorano than you should
In case of overdose, cases of drowsiness, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and headache have been described.
If you have taken too many Lorano tablets, please inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
In the event of overdose, symptomatic supportive measures should be initiated immediately and continued as necessary. Activated charcoal dissolved in water may be administered or gastric lavage may be considered. Loratadine is not removed by haemodialysis. It is not known to what extent it can be eliminated by peritoneal dialysis. After treatment in the emergency department, the patient should remain under medical supervision for some time.
If you forget to take Lorano
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Take the next dose as soon as you remember and continue treatment as prescribed.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Lorano can cause side effects.
It is possible that an interaction may occur with some drugs that reduce the activity of liver enzymes, leading to increased levels of loratadine and this may cause a higher incidence of adverse drug reactions.
The following adverse reactions have been reported both with high doses and with long-term therapy.
According to frequency, adverse reactions are defined as:

very common (>1/10),
common (>1/100 to 1/1,000 to 1/10,000 to <1/1,000), very rare (<1/10,000), or unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from the available data). Immune system disorders Very rare: hypersensitivity reactions (including angioedema and anaphylaxis). Nervous system disorders Very rare: dizziness, convulsions. Cardiac disorders Very rare: increased heart rate (tachycardia), palpitations. Gastrointestinal disorders Very rare: nausea, dry mouth, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis) Hepatobiliary disorders Very rare: liver function disorder. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Very rare: skin rash, hair loss (alopecia). General disorders and administration site conditions Very rare: fatigue. Investigations Not known: increased weight in children. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system to the Bulgarian Medicines Agency, 8 Damyan Gruev Street, 1303 Sofia. By reporting side effects, you can help to provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 5. How to store Lorano Do not use Lorano after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. Store below 25°C. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. 6. Contents of the pack and other information What Lorano contains The active substance is loratadine. Each tablet contains 10 mg of loratadine. The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, corn starch, colloidal silicon dioxide. What Lorano looks like and contents of the pack Tablets - white, elliptical, with a dividing line and the inscription "LT10". Packs containing 7 and 14 tablets. Marketing authorisation holder Hexal AG Industriestrasse, Germany Manufacturers Salutas Pharma GmbH, Germany Lek SA, Poland