Erolin
Drug name: Erolin
Active Ingredients:
Loratadine
Therapeutic actions: The active ingredient of Erolin is Loratadine. Loratadine belongs to a group of medicines called H1-histamine receptor blockers. Histamine is released from the mast cells when foreign substance(allergen) enters the blood stream. Being in active form Histamine triggers a certain number of chemical reaction resulting in allergy symptoms. By blocking H1-histamine receptors Loratadine eliminates the allergy manifestations such as sneezing, nasal congestion, hives, nose and eye itching. Erolin(Loratadine) doesn't possess sedative and anticholinergic activity. Loratadine hardly cross the blood-brain barrier and possesses a low affinity to the brain's histamine receptors.
Loratadine does not change physiological functions, laboratory indexes, psychotic status and ECG .
Indications: Erolin is used to treat:
- Hay fever(allergic rhinitis) and all year round rhinitis
- allergic conjunctivitis
- Chronic hives
- Itching dermatosis
Erolin syrup is indicated to treat the following conditions in children:
- Hay fever and conjunctivitis
- Allergic skin reactions (hives)
Contraindications and cautions:
Do not use Erolin(Loratadine) in:
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Hypersensitivity to Loratadine
- In children under 2 years old
Warning! If you experience any side effects while taking Erolin(Loratadine) talk with your health care provider or stop taking this medication.
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 Loratadine will experience it or any other.
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Xerostomia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased appetite
- Stomach pain
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 Erolin(Loratadine), please read the information provided with Erolin(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 Erolin(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, Erythromycin, Fluoxetin, Fluconazole, Cimetidine may increase the Eroline(Loratadine) effects.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Erolin(Loratadine) with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. 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.
