Lorfast-AM Tablet

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

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.

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General Information

Contains

Ambroxol (60mg)+ Loratadine (5mg)

Marketer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

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.

Uses of Lorfast-AM Tablet

Cough

Benefits of Lorfast-AM Tablet

Cough
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:.

All substitutes for Lorfast-AM Tablet

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Quick tips

This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lorfast-AM Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Lorfast-AM Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Lorfast-AM Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Lorfast-AM Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can the use of Lorfast-AM Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Lorfast-AM Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affect you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Lorfast-AM Tablet?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Lorfast-AM Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Lorfast-AM Tablet.

Can the use of Lorfast-AM Tablet cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Lorfast-AM Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

References

User feedback

Patients taking Lorfast-AM Tablet

Twice A Day

51%

Once A Day

47%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Lorfast-AM Tablet for?

Cough

50%

Allergic disorders

30%

Others

20%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

33%

Excellent

33%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Lorfast-AM Tablet?

Constipation

100%

How do you take Lorfast-AM Tablet?

With or without food

67%

With food

33%

Please rate Lorfast-AM Tablet on price

Average

100%

Patient concerns

Name of the medicine in the prescription

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Tab lorfast AM, duonase nasal spray

Suffering from sinusitis , please recommend medicine. I am having lorfast am and solvin syrup right now. But need permanent solution

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

it can be allergic or infective get serum IgE level check and ct scan of sinus done and revert

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Marketer details

Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

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Country of origin: India

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