Lorastad Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Loratadine

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Symptomatic control of idiopathic chronic urticaria & other allergic dermatological disorders.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 10 mg once daily. Childn 2-12 yr, >30 kg 10 mg once daily, ≤30 kg 5 mg once daily. Severe hepatic impairment Initially 5 mg once daily or 10 mg every other day.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use approx 48 hr prior to skin testing procedures. Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Fatigue, headache, somnolence, dry mouth, GI disorders, allergic symptoms.

Drug Interactions

Increased plasma conc w/ ketoconazole, erythromycin or cimetidine. Drugs inhibiting hepatic metabolism.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lorastad tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Lorastad

loratadine

Manufacturer:

Stellapharm

Distributor:

Stadpharm