Loratadine Dosage Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Tips More Interactions Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Compare Alternatives Pricing & Coupons Applies to the following strength(s): 10 mg ; 5 mg/5 mL ; 5 mg The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist. Usual Adult Dose for: Allergic Rhinitis Urticaria Usual Pediatric Dose for: Allergic Rhinitis Urticaria Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis 10 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 10 mg/day Use: Temporary relief of symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (e.g., runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, itching of the nose/throat) Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria 10 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 10 mg/day Use: Temporary relief of symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (e.g., runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, itching of the nose/throat) Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis 2 to 5 years: 5 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 5 mg/day 6 years and older: 10 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 10 mg/day Use: Temporary relief of symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (e.g., runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, itching of the nose/throat) Usual Pediatric Dose for Urticaria 2 to 5 years: 5 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 5 mg/day 6 years and older: 10 mg orally once a day -Maximum dose: 10 mg/day Use: Temporary relief of symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (e.g., runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, itching of the nose/throat) Renal Dose Adjustments Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution recommended. Liver Dose Adjustments Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution recommended. Precautions Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years. Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions. Dialysis Data not available. Other Comments Administration advice : -This drug may be taken with or without food. -Oral solution formulations should be used with the enclosed dosing cup. -Oral dissolving tablets (ODTs)/oral lyophilisates should be opened immediately before placement on the tongue; the tablet should be allowed to dissolve and may be taken with or without water. Storage requirements : -Liquid filled capsules: Keep from freezing. -Chewable, oral lyophilisates, and ODTs: Store unopened blister packs at 20 to 25C. -Oral tablets: Protect from moisture. Patient advice : -Inform patients that this drug may cause drowsiness, and they should avoid driving or operating machinery until the full effects of the drug are seen Next Professional Print this page Add to My Med List More about loratadine Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Compare Alternatives Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 53 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: antihistamines Consumer resources Loratadine Loratadine Capsules and Tablets Loratadine Chewable Tablets Loratadine Orally Disintegrating Tablets Loratadine Liquid Other brands: Claritin , Alavert , Wal-itin , Claritin Reditabs , ... +6 more Professional resources Loratadine (AHFS Monograph) ... +3 more Related treatment guides Allergic Rhinitis Urticaria Allergic Reactions Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Manufacturers Apotex Corp. Lannett Company, Inc. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Perrigo Company Sandoz Inc. Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. NorthStar Rx LLC More... Drug Class Antihistamines Related Drugs Allergic Rhinitis prednisone , Zyrtec , promethazine , fluticasone nasal , loratadine , cetirizine , Flonase , triamcinolone nasal , More... Urticaria Zyrtec , promethazine , loratadine , cetirizine , Claritin , diphenhydramine , Benadryl , fexofenadine , More... Allergic Reactions prednisone , promethazine , loratadine , triamcinolone , diphenhydramine , Benadryl , EpiPen , Phenergan , More... Loratadine Rating 53 User Reviews 6.2 /10 53 User Reviews 6.2 Rate it! Loratadine Images Loratadine systemic 10 mg (L612 ) View all images of what's
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