Lorabid pulvules (oral)

Lorabid pulvules (oral)

Lorabid pulvules (oral)

Uses for Lorabid Pulvules

Loracarbef is only available with a prescription.

Before using Lorabid Pulvules

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

This medicine has been tested in a limited number of children aged 6 months and over. The drug has not been shown to cause any side effects or problems other than in adults at effective doses.

geriatrics

This medicine has been tested in a limited number of elderly patients and has not been shown to cause any different side effects or problems in older people than in younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Nierenerkrankung – Eine Nierenerkrankung kann den Blutspiegel von Loracarbef erhöhen und damit das Risiko von Nebenwirkungen erhöhen

Proper use of Lorabid Pulvules

Loracarbef should be taken at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals.

To help your infection heal completely, continue taking loracarbef throughout your treatment, even if you feel better after a few days. If you have a streptococcal infection, you should take this medicine for at least 10 days. This is particularly important in “streptococcal” infections. If your infection is not completely cleared, serious heart problems may develop later. Even if you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may come back.

This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Additionally, it is best to take doses at evenly spaced intervals, day and night. If this affects your sleep or other daily activities, or you need help planning the best times to take your medicine, contact your doctor.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Für orale Darreichungsformen (Kapseln oder orale Suspension):
  • Bei Bronchitis:
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 13 Jahren – 200 bis 400 Milligramm (mg) alle zwölf Stunden für sieben Tage.
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Anwendung und Dosis werden von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt.
  • Bei Mittelohrentzündung (Ohrenentzündung):
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Die Dosis richtet sich nach dem Körpergewicht und muss von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.
  • Bei Lungenentzündung:
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 13 Jahren – 400 mg alle zwölf Stunden für vierzehn Tage.
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Anwendung und Dosis werden von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt.
  • Bei Sinusitis:
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 13 Jahren – 400 mg alle zwölf Stunden für zehn Tage.
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Anwendung und Dosis werden von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt.
  • Bei Haut- und Weichteilinfektionen:
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 13 Jahren – 200 mg alle zwölf Stunden für sieben Tage.
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Die Dosis richtet sich nach dem Körpergewicht und muss von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.
  • Bei Streptokokken-Pharyngitis („Halsentzündung“):
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 13 Jahren – 200 mg alle zwölf Stunden für zehn Tage.
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Die Dosis richtet sich nach dem Körpergewicht und muss von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.
  • Bei Harnwegsinfektionen:
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 13 Jahren – 200 bis 400 mg alle zwölf bis vierundzwanzig Stunden für sieben bis vierzehn Tage.
    • Kinder im Alter von 6 Monaten bis 12 Jahren – Anwendung und Dosis werden von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Precautions when using Lorabid Pulvules

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or worsen, contact your doctor.

Loracarbef may cause diarrhea in some patients.

• Schwerer Durchfall kann ein Zeichen für eine schwerwiegende Nebenwirkung sein. Nehmen Sie keine Durchfallmedikamente ein, ohne vorher mit Ihrem Arzt Rücksprache zu halten. Medikamente gegen Durchfall können Ihren Durchfall verschlimmern oder länger anhalten.
• Bei leichtem Durchfall können kaolin- oder attapulgithaltige Durchfallmedikamente (z. B. Kaopectate-Tabletten, Diasorb) eingenommen werden. Andere Durchfallmedikamente sollten jedoch nicht eingenommen werden. Sie können Ihren Durchfall verschlimmern oder länger anhalten.
• Wenn Sie hierzu Fragen haben oder der leichte Durchfall anhält oder sich verschlimmert, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Arzt.

Side effects of Lorabid Pulvules

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Juckreiz
• Hautausschlag

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Durchfall
• Appetitverlust
• Übelkeit und Erbrechen
• Magenschmerzen

Rarely

• Schwindel
• Schläfrigkeit
• Kopfschmerzen
• Juckreiz oder Ausfluss aus der Vagina
• Nervosität
• Schlafstörungen

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Lorabid
• Lorabid-Pulvules

Pharmacological class: 2nd generation cephalosporin

Chemical Class: Carbacephem

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