Loratadine 10 mg Tablet

Non-sedating antihistamine for:

• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever): sneezing, runny/itchy nose, itchy watery eyes
• Chronic urticaria (hives) and other allergic skin conditions

Adults and children over 12 years: 10 mg once daily.

Children 2–12 years:

• Over 30 kg: 10 mg (10 ml syrup 5 mg/5 ml) once daily
• 30 kg or less: 5 mg (5 ml syrup) once daily

Liver impairment (severe): 10 mg every other day.

• With or without food.

• Allergy to loratadine or desloratadine
• Children under 2 years

Common: headache, drowsiness (uncommon at normal doses), tiredness, dry mouth; in children: nervousness.

Rare: fast heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, rash, hair loss, liver problems, allergic reactions.

• Severe liver impairment: lower dose.
• Stop at least 48 hours before allergy skin tests.
• If drowsiness occurs, avoid driving.

Considered one of the preferred antihistamines in pregnancy if needed. Small amounts pass into milk — generally acceptable while breastfeeding.

• Ketoconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine (raise levels — usually not significant)
• Alcohol: effects not increased in studies, but caution

Drowsiness, fast heartbeat, headache. Supportive care.

Store below 30°C.