LORATADINE

 (Claritin)

Standard Prescription

loratadine__mg PO daily

Dosages

Children 2-24 mos:
2.5 mg PO once daily

Children 2-5 years old (< 30 kg):  
5 mg PO once daily

Children ≥ 6 years (> 30 kg):
10 mg PO once daily

Mechanism of Action

Second generation histamine H1 antagonist

Forms Supplied

tablet: 10 mg
syrup: 1 mg/mL

Comments

Second generation H1-antihistamine; non-sedating.

Onset of action: 1-3 hours

References

44, 196, 499

Last Edited

2022-07-05 21:26:52