Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Loratadine
Drug Class
Allergy
Chemical Class
Piperidine carboxylate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
R06AX13
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Loratine?
Uses
Loratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of snee...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Piperidine carboxylate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Piperidine carboxylate. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Loratadine is 382.88. Its pKa is 5.0.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 0 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use loratadine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cold or allergy medicine is usually taken o
3
Child · Oral
5 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Dose for 2-7 Yrs of Children
Safety Alerts
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if loratadine is safe to use if you have ever had: kidney disease
or liver disease
The disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU)
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice
Important Warnings
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to loratadine or to desloratadine (Clarinex)
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Some chewable dosage forms of loratadine may contain phenylalanine
Talk to your doctor before using these forms of loratadine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney disease
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to loratadine: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: fast or uneven heart ratesevere headacheor a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outCommon loratadine side effects may include: headachefeeling tired or drowsystomach painvomitingdry mouthor feeling nervous or hyperactive. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with loratadine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
syrup Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 56.31
DRAP approved maximum price · per 30ml · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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