Lorinex Syrup 150ml

Description

Lorinex contains desloratadine, which is an antihistamine. Lorinex is an antihistamine that does not make you sleepy. It helps control allergic reactions and their symptoms. How to use Use in children Children from 1 year to 5 years old: The recommended dose is 2.5 ml (1/2 of a full 5 ml teaspoon) of the oral solution once daily. Children from 6 years old to 11 years old: The recommended dose is 5 ml (one full 5 ml teaspoon) of the oral solution once daily. Use in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older The recommended dose is 10 ml (two full 5 ml spoonfuls) of the oral solution once daily. If an oral measuring syringe is provided with the oral solution vial, you can use it as an alternative to administer the appropriate amounts of oral solution. This medication is taken by mouth. Swallow the oral solution and then drink some water. You may take this medicine with or without food. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Lorinex: If you have poor kidney function. If you or a family member has had seizures in the past. Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children younger than 1 year of age. Side Effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Very rare cases of severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, wheezing, itching, hives and swelling) have been reported during the marketing of desloratadine. If you notice any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical advice immediately. Side effects of desloratadine in clinical studies in most children and adults were approximately the same as for the placebo tablet or solution. However, common side effects in children less than 2 years of age were diarrhea, fever and insomnia while in adults fatigue, dry mouth and headache were reported more often than for placebo tablets. Storage Information Store below 30°C. Drug Interactions There are no known interactions between desloratadine and other drugs. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Lorinex with food, drink and alcohol Lorinex can be taken with or without a meal. Use caution when taking Lorinex with alcohol. Ingredients Desloratadine, trisodium citrate, sodium benzoate, sugar, propylene glycol, sorbitol, liquid raspberry flavor, liquid pomegranate flavor, liquid orange flavor, citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, disodium EDTA and purified water. Specifications Lorinex 0.5 mg/ml Syrup is a clear orange liquid syrup with mixed fruit flavour in 150 ml amber glass bottles with child resistant caps and stoppers.