Uses of Onlacplus

Onlacplus is an antiallergic drug, commonly used for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic skin disorders. Before using the drug, users should refer to the information about the drug below to use the drug in the best and safest way when prescribed to use the drug.

1. What is Onlacplus?

Onlacplus is a pharmaceutical product manufactured by PT Indofarma TbK - Indonesia and registered by Kolon Global Corp.
Onlacplus drug belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs and is used in cases of hypersensitivity to the main ingredient, Loratadin 10mg. The drug is often indicated for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria and allergic skin disorders.
The drug is prepared in tablet form and packed in a box of 5 blisters x 10 tablets, 1 tablet contains 10mg loratadine.

2. Uses of Onlacplus

2.1. What are the uses of Onlacplus?

Active ingredient loratadine is a potent, long-acting tricyclic antihistamine with selective H1-receptor antagonist activity but without CNS depressant effects.
In addition, loratadine also has anti-itching and histamine-related urticaria effects. However, loratadine has no protective or clinically helpful effect on severe histamine release such as anaphylaxis.
Loratadine also does not have a sedative effect, in contrast to first generation antihistamines that have a sedative side effect.

2.2. Point

With the main ingredient loratadine, Onlacplus is usually indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Allergic rhinitis: Runny nose, sneezing and itching. Allergic conjunctivitis : Itchy and burning eyes. Urticaria and other allergic skin disorders.

2.3. Contraindications

Onlacplus is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to loratadine or excipients contained in the drug and children under 6 years of age.

3. Usage – Dosage

In order to use Onlacplus medicine to maximize its effectiveness, patients need to take the medicine correctly and at the right dose as prescribed by the doctor.
How to use:
The drug is taken orally and should be taken according to the instructions of the treating doctor and the manufacturer's instructions on how to use it. The medicine should be taken with cooled boiled or purified water. Do not take the drug with alcohol, beer, soft drinks, coffee, carbonated drinks because it can change the composition and reduce the effect of the drug. Dosage:
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 1 tablet per day. Children from 6-12 years old weighing 30kg or more: Take 1 tablet/time/day Children from 6-12 years old weighing under 30kg: Take 1/2 tablet/time/day. People with liver and kidney failure: Take 1/2 tablet/day or 1 tablet/time and every 2 days. Note: It is necessary to use the correct dose according to the prescription of the treating doctor who has prescribed it or according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Absolutely do not arbitrarily adjust the dose can cause side effects affecting health.

4. Side effects

Onlacplus medicine can cause some side effects when using the drug such as: Fatigue, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, fainting, increased appetite and digestive disorders.
These side effects will usually go away after 1-2 days of taking the drug, but if the side effects persist or there are other unusual signs, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor or medical person to consulted and treated in a timely manner.

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can affect the effectiveness of existing medications or increase side effects. Therefore, when using Onlacplus, patients also need to know the drug interactions to use the drug safely and achieve the best effect.
Onlacplus medicine can interact with some drugs such as: Cimetidine, quinidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluoxetine, which will increase the concentration of loratadine in the blood.
In order to avoid drug interactions that adversely affect health, patients need to inform their doctors about all drugs they are taking, including medicines for treatment of diseases or non-prescription drugs, health foods, etc. ... for doctors to make more appropriate indications.

6. Notes and cautions

In order to use Onlacplus drug safely and bring the best treatment effect, users need to pay attention and be extra cautious with the following issues:
The drug is used when prescribed and prescribed by a doctor Therefore, it is necessary to use the drug according to the dose and prescription prescribed by the doctor. Absolutely do not arbitrarily calculate and change, adjust the dose, the way of taking the drug without consulting the doctor. Use with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Care should be taken when administering the drug to subjects with myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer disease or hepatic coma. For pregnant women, they should not use drugs, only use them when absolutely necessary and need to carefully consider and consult a doctor, pharmacist before taking the drug. For women who are breastfeeding, it is important to consult with your doctor and pharmacist, as well as carefully weigh the benefits and risks for mother and baby when taking the drug. If you must take the drug, you should strictly follow the doctor's instructions and should stop breastfeeding while taking the drug.

7. Handling missed dose, overdose

Missed dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember within 1-2 hours of the prescribed time. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose than prescribed to make up for a missed dose to avoid increased side effects or overdose.
Overdose: If there are unusual signs of overdose, it is necessary to notify the doctor for advice. In case of emergency and danger, take the patient to a medical center for emergency treatment and timely treatment.

8. How to store

It should be stored in a cool and dry place with a room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius and protected from direct sunlight. In addition, do not store the medicine in places with high humidity such as the bathroom or refrigerator.
Keep medicine out of sight and reach of children to prevent children from playing and taking the wrong medicine when not prescribed, which can cause drug poisoning affecting the health of children.
For drugs that are no longer in use or have expired, they must not be thrown into the toilet or flushed under the household tap. Contact your doctor, pharmacist or local waste disposal company for the best advice on how to safely dispose of your medication.
Above is all information about the use of Onlacplus allergy medicine, as well as how to use and dose that everyone needs to know. To then use the drug safely and achieve the best effect when it is prescribed to use the drug.

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