Loratadine

Indications & Dose:

Symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever, chronic idiopathic urticaria

BY MOUTH

Child 2–11 years (body-weight up to 31 kg): 5 mg once daily

Child 2–11 years (body-weight 31 kg and above): 10 mg once daily

Child 12–17 years: 10 mg once daily

Adult: 10 mg once daily

Contraindications:

Known hypersensitivity

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Increased intraocular pressure, hepatic disease, renal insufficiency

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: Excreted into breast milk at levels equivalent to serum levels

Interaction:

Drugs 

Itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole: Increased loratadine levels but no increase in toxicity reported

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Insomnia, sedation (more common with increased doses)

GI: Dry mouth

Patient And Carer Advice: