Allernix: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Loratadine.

Description

Tablet: Each tablet contains Loratadine 10 mg.
Syrup: Each 5 ml contains Loratadine 5 mg.

Indications/Uses

For the relief of symptoms associated with Allergic Rhinitis eg, sneezing, nasal discharge & itching, as well as ocular itching & burning. Chronic urticaria & other allergic dermatologic disorders.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tablet: Adult and children over 12 years old take 1 tablet once daily.
Syrup: Children 2-5 years (Body weight less than 30 kg): 1 teaspoonful once a day.
Children 6-12 years (Body weight more than 30 kg): 2 teaspoonful once a day.
Adults and Children over 12 years: 2 teaspoonful once a day.

Contraindications

Patients who have shown hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to any of the components of Allernix.

Special Precautions

Patients with severe liver impairment should be administered a lower initial dose because they may have reduced clearance of loratadine.
Tablet: an initial dose of 5 mg once daily, or 10 mg every other day is recommended.
Syrup: an initial dose of 2.5 mg once daily, or 5 mg every other day is recommended.

Adverse Reactions

Most commonly reported adverse effects include fatigue, headache, somnolence, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disorders eg, nausea, gastritis, and also allergic symptoms eg, rash.

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Drug Interactions

May increase plasma concentrations with ketoconazole, fluconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, cimetidine.

Storage

Store at temperature below 30°C. Protect from light.
Tablet: Protect from moisture.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

Tab: NDD; Syr: D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Allernix syr 5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Allernix tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10's

Allernix

loratadine

Manufacturer:

Great Eastern Drug

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

Great Eastern Drug