Adult Dosing
Runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat
Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Note:
- ODT should be placed on the tongue and can be taken with or without water
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <2 yrs of age have not been established
Runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat
- 2-6 yrs: 5 mg (5 mL) PO qd; ODT form not recommended
- >6 yrs: 10 mg (10 mL) PO qd
Chronic idiopathic urticaria
- 2-5 yrs: 5 mg (5 mL) PO qd; ODT form not recommended
- >6 yrs: 10 mg (10 mL) PO qd
[Outline]
Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)
- < 30 mL/min:
6 yrs: Start 10 mg (10 mL) PO qod- 2-5 yrs: Start 5 mg (5 mL) PO qod
Hepatic Dose Adjustment
- 6 yrs: Start 10 mg (10 mL) qod
- 2-5 yrs: Start 5 mg (5 mL) qod
See Supplemental Patient Information
- It may cause drowsiness, fatigue, abdominal pain, headache and pharyngitis
Cautions: Use cautiously in
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Phenylketonuria (phenylalanine-containing forms)
- Geriatric patients
Supplemental Patient Information
- Advise patients to discontinue loratadine immediately and to promptly consult their physician if any signs of an allergic reaction occur
- Instruct patients to discontinue loratadine therapy and contact their clinician if manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria do not improve within 3 days or if the hives have persisted for >6 wks
Pregnancy Category:B
Breastfeeding: Unlikely to affect breastfed infants or milk production owing to its low milk levels and lack of sedation. When used in combination with a sympathomimetic agent such as pseudoephedrine, it may produce a negative effect on lactation. The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology recommends loratadine at its lowest dose as a preferred choice if an antihistamine is required during lactation. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 14 April 2011). Manufacturer recommends caution when administered to a nursing woman.
US Trade Name(s)
- Alavert
- Children's Claritin
- Claritin
- Claritin Hives Relief
- Claritin Hives Relief Reditab
- Claritin Reditabs
US Availability
loratadine (generic)
- OTC TABS: 10 mg
- OTC ODT: 10 mg
- OTC SYRUP: 1 mg/mL
- OTC SYRUP: 5 mg/5 mL
Alavert
Children's Claritin
- OTC CHEW TABS: 5 mg
- OTC SYRUP: 5 mg/5 mL
Claritin
- OTC TABS: 10 mg
- OTC CAPS: 10 mg
- OTC SYRUP: 1 mg/mL
Claritin Hives Relief
Claritin Hives Relief Reditab
Claritin Reditabs
Canadian Trade Name(s)
- 24 Hour Allergy Remedy
- Claritin
- Claritin Kids
Canadian Availability
loratadine (generic)
24 Hour Allergy Remedy
Claritin
- OTC TABS: 10 mg
- OTC ODT: 10 mg
- OTC SYRUP: 1 mg/mL
Claritin Kids
UK Trade Name(s)
- Boots Hayfever Relief All Day
- Boots Non-Drowsy Hayfever & Allergy Relief
- Boots Non-Drowsy Hayfever Relief
- Clarityn Allergy
UK Availability
loratadine (generic)
- TABS: 10 mg
- SYRUP: 5 mg/5 mL
Boots Hayfever Relief All Day
Boots Non-Drowsy Hayfever & Allergy Relief, Boots Non-Drowsy Hayfever Relief
Clarityn Allergy
- TABS: 10 mg
- SYRUP: 1 mg/mL
Australian Trade Name(s)
- Alledine
- Allereze
- Claratyne
- Lorano
- Lorapaed
- Lorastyne
Australian Availability
loratadine (generic)
Alledine, Allereze, Lorano, Lorastyne
Claratyne
- TABS: 10 mg
- EFFER TABS: 10 mg
- SYRUP: 5 mg/5 mL
Lorapaed
[Outline]
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Claritin 10 MG TABS [Box] (SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE)
30 mg = $32.55
90 mg = $74.54 - Alavert 10 MG TBDP [Box] (PFIZER CONSUMER HEALTHCARE)
48 mg = $49.99
96 mg = $86.97 - Claritin Reditabs 10 MG TBDP [Box] (SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE)
10 mg = $20.99
30 mg = $41.97 - Claritin 10 MG TABS [Box] (SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE)
30 mg = $35.99
90 mg = $89.97 - Loratadine 10 MG TABS [Bottle] (SANDOZ)
30 mg = $21.99
90 mg = $60.97
Warning: This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.