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Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Lad Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Lad Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Because of its low milk levels and lack of sleepiness, use of Lad Tablet would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed babies.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Lad Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Lad Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lad Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Lad Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lad Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Loratadine   NA

Uses of Lad Tablet
Lad Tablet is used in the treatment of nasal allergy symptoms and allergic skin conditions.

How to use Lad Tablet
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. Lad Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lad Tablet works
Lad Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness.

Expert advice for Lad Tablet
Do not start or continue the loratadine tablets:

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to loratadine or any of the other ingredients of loratadine tablet.
If you have severe liver impairment.
If you have rare hereditary problems of sugar intolerance.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking loratadine if you feel drowsy. Do not take loratadine tablets at least 48 hours before doing skin tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Lad an anticholinergic/narcotic/antibiotic?
No, Lad is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic properties and it is not narcotic/ antibiotic

Q. Can I take Lad for a cold/sinus infection/insect bites/hives/bee sting/allergic reaction, rash/congestion?
Yes, but patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take loratadine with Nyquil /Mucinex/ ibuprofen/ Singulair/ Benadryl/ amoxicillin/ diphenhydramine /Zoloft/ Zyrtec/ Dayquil?
Yes, but taking other antihistaminic medicines like diphenhydramine/Zyrtec/Benadryl /Day quil/ Zoloft / Mucinex may alter the effects of loratadine. Ibuprofen, Nyquil may alter levels of loratadine. You can take loratadine with amoxicillin. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does loratadine contain diphenhydramine or aspirin?
No, it does not contain diphenhydramine or aspirin.

Q. Is Lad safe?
Lad is safe at prescribed dose and duration for treatment of allergies as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Lad the same as Zyrtec?
No, Lad is different from Zyrtec as Zyrtec contains cetirizine. Both Lad and Zyrtec belong to the same category of antihistamines. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. How long can I take Lad for?
Patient can take Lad for prescribed dose and duration for treatment of allergies as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Lad get you high/raise blood pressure/cause dementia/drowsiness?
Lad causing these side effects is very rare. However, always consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

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