Loract D Tablet

Loract D Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever. Loract D Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, insomnia, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Loract D Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

• Common cold

Loract D Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Loratadine, Pseudoephedrine and Nimesulide, which relieves common cold symptoms.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Loract D Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Nervousness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Restlessness
• Dizziness
• Increased liver enzymes

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loract D Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Loract D Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Loract D Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Loract D Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCAUTION

Loract D Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loract D Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Loract D Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverUNSAFE

Loract D Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Loract D Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory