Loratadine is indicated for the relief of

• nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
• treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria in patients 2 years of age or older

Allergic rhinitis

Urticaria

• Adults and children aged 6 and up: Loratadine is used once a day in the form of one 10 mg tablet or rapidly disintegrating tablets, or two teaspoonfuls (10 mg) of syrup.
• Children aged 2 to 5 years: Loratadine Syrup is taken once a day at a quantity of 5 milligrams (1 teaspoonful).
• The starting dose for adults and children aged 6 and up who have liver failure or renal insufficiency (GFR 30 mL/min) should be 10 mg (one tablet or two teaspoonfuls) every other day.
• The starting dose for children 2 to 5 years old with liver failure or renal insufficiency should be 5 mg (one teaspoonful) every other day.

Commonly reported side effects of Loratadine include-

• Headache
• Somnolence
• Fatigue/ Asthenia
• Dry mouth

Headache

Somnolence

Asthenia

Dry Mouth

• Patients with liver impairment or renal insufficiency (GFR < 30 mL/min) should be given a lower initial dose (10 mg every other day).
• Caution should be exercised when Loratadine is administered to a nursing woman.