Loratin
Loratin contains Loratadine, a long-acting, non-sedating second-generation antihistamine that blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Dosage by Body Weight
Adults and children over 6 years: 10 mg once daily. Children aged 2 to 5 years: 5 mg once daily. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a healthcare professional.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a healthcare professional.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 5 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to 5 ml of syrup (1 mg/ml). Only for children aged 2 years and older.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 5 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Equivalent to 5 ml of syrup (1 mg/ml). Only for children aged 2 years and older.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Consult a healthcare professional. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Consult a healthcare professional. |
| 11-15 kg | 5 mg | Once daily | Equivalent to 5 ml of syrup (1 mg/ml). Only for children aged 2 years and older. |
| 16-20 kg | 5 mg | Once daily | Equivalent to 5 ml of syrup (1 mg/ml). Only for children aged 2 years and older. |
Formulation
TabletSyrup
Purpose
Relief of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and chronic hives or skin allergies.
Generic Name
LoratadineScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.