Read the
medicine guide provided by your pharmacist, your doctor, or the medicine company. If you have any questions related to
Lorahist, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use Lorahist Tablet as per the instructions provided by your doctor.
Lorahist is consumed with or without food. Swallow the whole tablet of Lorahist with water.
The typical dose of Lorahist for adults is 10 mg once daily or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mg) of syrup once daily. The usual dose for children is 5 mg (1 teaspoonful) once daily. The maximum dose for adult patients of
Lorahist is 10 mg per day. It takes 1 to 3 hours for this medicine to start its action.
Discuss with your doctor if your condition persists or worsens or if you develop new symptoms. Discuss with your doctor if swelling of the face, swelling of lips, swelling of the tongue, swelling of the throat, difficulty in breathing due to narrowing of the airways,
shock, rash,
itching, and
collapse. If you have any kidney disease, an initial dose of 10 mg every other day is recommended in patients having kidney disease with clearance rate less than 30 ml/min. In children of age 2 to 5 years with kidney disease, the initial dose should be 5 mg per day. If you have issues with the health of your liver, a low initial dose of 10 mg every other day is recommended in adults and children weighing more than 30 kg or 66.1 lb. In children weighing less than 30 kg or 66.1 lb, a dose of 5 ml (5 mg) is recommended.
If you are giving
Lorahist Tablet to a child, be sure to use a product that is for use in children. Use the child's weight or age to find the right dose from the product package or medicine label. You can also read the
dosage section of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.
If using the orally-disintegrating form of this medicine, make sure you do not consume any food or fluid 5 minutes before or after taking this medicine. Before taking the
medicine out of the package, wash your hands thoroughly. Place the medicine on the tongue. Make sure you do not chew or swallow the
medicine. You do not need to drink water after consuming the medicine. In certain cases, the medicine can taste slightly bitter. Also, ensure that you do not break or split the medicine.
If using the rapidly-dissolving tablet form of this medicine, chew this medicine or allow the
medicine to dissolve on the tongue. Next, swallow the medicine with or without water.
If using the liquid form of this
medicine, measure the dose using the provided measuring cup, spoon, or dropper. Before pouring the medicine into the measuring device, you should check the measurement markings carefully. Then, pour the dose amount into the device. After use, clean and store the measuring device in a safe place for your next use. You should not use a tablespoon or teaspoon as the dose measuring devices since it can result in an incorrect dose. If indicated on the product package, shake the
medicine before use.
Medicines may be recommended for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. You should not use
Lorahist Tablet for conditions or symptoms for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Lorahist Tablet to other people, even if they have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. The use of this medicine without the advice of a doctor may cause harm.
Follow storage instructions on the product package if available. Store
Lorahist Tablet at 2-30°C (36-86°F) for tablet, 2-25°C (36-77°F) for syrup and rapidly dissolving tablet, and 20-25°C (68-77°F) for suspension and capsule, and away from moisture. Store this
medicine away from children and
pets.