INTRODUCTION

ALASPAN ORAL contain loratadine which belongs to a group of medicine called antihistamines. It is an anti-allergy medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, irritated, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red and watering eyes in adults and children over the age of 2 years and also used to relieve the symptoms of skin allergies such as rash, itching, urticaria (hives) in adults and children over the age of 2 years.

ALASPAN ORAL works by blocking the effects of histamine, which may be overproduced in allergic reactions which causes unpleasant symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, running or blocked nose, sneezing and skin rashes. The common side effects are nausea, dizziness, disturbances in heart rhythm, drowsiness, or tiredness(fatigue), convulsion, abdominal cramps or stomach pains, dry mouth, rash, hair loss, liver function problems.

Always use ALASPAN ORAL exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. Shake well before use. It is strictly not recommended for use in children under 2 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF ALASPAN ORAL

• Relieve the symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, irritated, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red and watering eyes in adults and children over the age of 2 years
• Relieve the symptoms of skin allergies such as rash, itching, urticaria(hives) in adults and children over the age of 2 years

HOW ALASPAN ORAL WORKS

ALASPAN ORAL works by blocking the effects of histamine, which may be overproduced in allergic reactions which causes unpleasant symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, running or blocked nose, sneezing and skin rashes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take ALASPAN ORAL exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. Shake well before use.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALASPAN ORAL

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.  

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meal. Applying heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• cimetidine (used to treat stomach problems)
• antibiotic such as erythromycin (used to treat infections)
• ketoconazole or fluconazole (used to treat fungal infection)
• fluoxetine (used to treat depression)

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT ALASPAN ORAL

Is ALASPAN ORAL an anti-inflammatory?

Yes, it can also decrease inflammation and swelling allergic reactions.

Can I take ALASPAN ORAL during pregnancy?

No, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Can I take ALASPAN ORAL during liver disease?

It should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases.

REFERENCES

1. KD Tripathi. Histamine and Antihistaminics. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition, 2013. Page - 166.

2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. Page - 2297-2300.

3. Gursharan Sidhu 1, Hossein Akhondi 2. Loratadine. NIH: National Library of Medicine, National center of biotechnology Information Pubmed.gov. Jan 2020.6 Jul 2020 [Accessed 25 Dec 2020] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31194418/

4. Pinewood Laboratories Ltd, Nov 2015; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Accessed 25 Dec 2020] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4567.pdf

USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Absolute Eosinophil Count
• Peripheral Smear Examination
• Total IgE