Clargothill

Clargotil: description, use and side effects

Clargotyl, also known by its international name Loratadine, is a histamine H1 receptor blocker used to treat allergic reactions. The drug is produced in Russia by the companies Gedeon Richter-RUS and Farmograd/Gedeon Richter, and is available in the form of tablets with a dosage of 10 mg.

The drug has an antihistamine effect and is used to treat various types of allergies, including seasonal and year-round allergic rhinitis, hay fever, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, pruritic dermatoses, allergic reactions to insect bites, pseudoallergic reactions to histamine liberators, angioedema and bronchial asthma as an auxiliary facilities.

The drug has several synonyms, such as Alerpriv, Vero-Loratadine, Clalergin, Claridol, Clarisens, Claritin, Clarifarm, Clarifer, Clarotadine, Lomilan, Loragexal, Loratadine-Hemofarm, Lorid, Tirlor, Erolin.

Clargotyl contains the active substance loratadine. The drug is not recommended for use in cases of hypersensitivity to loratadine, during lactation, or in children under 2 years of age. When used during pregnancy, care must be taken and the drug should be used only if there are serious indications, when the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and newborn.

Clargotil can cause a number of side effects, such as headache, drowsiness, fatigue, impaired concentration, dizziness, nervousness, anxiety, agitation in children, insomnia, fainting, amnesia, depression, hyperkinesia, tremor, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, dysphonia, visual impairment , changes in lacrimation, conjunctivitis, blepharospasm, pain in the eyes and ears, tinnitus, dry mouth, increased appetite, weight gain, anorexia, nausea, changes in salivation, taste disturbance, toothache, stomatitis, vomiting, gastritis, flatulence, dyspepsia, constipation or diarrhea, and very rarely - jaundice, hepatitis, liver necrosis, nasal congestion, sneezing, dry mucous membrane of the nose and throat, cough, bronchospasm, skin rash, itching, angioedema, anaphylactic shock.

Before starting to use Clargotil, you should consult your doctor, especially if you have any medical conditions or are taking other medications.

The dosage of Clargotil and the duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of the allergic reaction, as well as the age of the patient. It is usually recommended to take the drug once a day, regardless of meals.

Overall, Clargotyl is an effective and safe drug for the treatment of allergic reactions, but caution should be exercised when used in certain patient groups and monitored for possible side effects.