Loradine Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

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Loratadine

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis. Chronic urticaria & other allergic dermatologic disorders.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn ≥12 yr 1 tab daily. Syr Adult & childn ≥12 yr 10 mL once daily. Childn 2-12 yr, >30 kg 10 mL once daily, <30 kg 5 mL once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Severe hepatic impairment or renal impairment (CrCl ≤30 mL/min). Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Rarely, headache, sedation, nervousness.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ ketoconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine, amprenavir, other drugs inhibiting hepatic metabolism.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AX13 - loratadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Loradine syr 1 mg/mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Form

Loradine tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Loradine

loratadine

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries