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 dailyChildren ≥ 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
syrup: 1 mg/mL
Comments
Second generation H1-antihistamine; non-sedating.
Onset of action: 1-3 hours
Onset of action: 1-3 hours
References
44, 196, 499
Last Edited
2022-07-05 21:26:52