RiteMED Loratadine Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Loratadine

Indications/Uses

Relief of symptoms associated w/ allergic rhinitis eg, sneezing, runny, itchy nose, & itchy, watery eyes; skin allergy eg, itch & rash.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1 tab once daily. Childn 6-12 yr 1 tab once daily, 2-5 yr ½ tab once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ kidney or liver disease including those taking drugs affecting the liver; hepatic impairment or renal insufficiency. Elderly.

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, hyperkinesia, malaise, wheezing, URTI, dry mouth, epistaxis, sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomatitis, tooth disorder, conjunctivitis, rash.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ other medicines for cough, cold or allergy.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AX13 - loratadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

RiteMED Loratadine tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10's (P19/tab, P190/box)

RiteMED Loratadine

loratadine

Manufacturer:

RiteMED

Distributor:

United Lab