Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Loratadine
Drug Class
Antihistamines For Systemic Use
Chemical Class
H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
R06AX13
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Histanil?
Uses
Desloratadine is an active metabolite of loratadine, a non-sedating antihistamine. It causes less sedation and psychomotor impairment tha...
How It Works
Chemical Class
H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 mg — 24 hourly
2
Child · for 12 months to 5 year.
1.25 1 — As recommended.
3
Child · for 6 to 11 years
2.5 mg — 24 hourly
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, hepatic impairment, acute porphorias
Side Effects
Headachedrowsinessdizzinessdry mouthantimuscarinic effectsblurred visionGI disturbancespsychomotor impairmentsomnolence
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Desloratadine was found.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
syrup Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 566.84
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 25 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 566.84
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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