Lorfast-AM Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Lorfast-AM Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach upset, headache, and allergic reactions. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Lorfast-AM Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Lorfast-AM Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Lorfast-AM Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lorfast-AM
Upset stomach
Headache
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction
How to use Lorfast-AM 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. Lorfast-AM Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lorfast-AM Tablet works
Lorfast-AM Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Lorfast-AM Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorfast-AM Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorfast-AM Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lorfast-AM Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lorfast-AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lorfast-AM Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lorfast-AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorfast-AM Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lorfast-AM Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lorfast-AM Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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