Loratin Suspension
Loratadine
5 mg/ 5 ml
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 60ml |
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| Retail Price | 109.00 NPR |
Available as:
Indications
Loratin Suspension is used for:
Pneumonia, Allergic rhinitis, Pruritus, Urticaria, Sneezing, Allergic conditions, Rhinorrhea, Lacrimation
Adult Dose
Oral
Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria
Tablet
10 mg once daily or 5 mg 12 hrly.
not to exceed 10 mg qDAy
Oral Suspension
2 teaspoonful (10 ml) suspension once daily or
1 teaspoonful (5 ml) suspension 12 hrly.
Hepatic impairment: 10 mg PO every other day
Child Dose
Oral
Tablet
Allergic Rhinitis
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
2-6 years: 5 mg PO qDay
>6 years: 10 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 10 mg qDay
Urticaria
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
> 6 years: 10 mg PO qDay
Oral Suspension
Allergic Rhinitis
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) suspension once daily.
>6 years: 2 teaspoonful (10 ml) suspension once daily; not to exceed 10 mg qDay
Urticaria
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
> 6 years: 2 teaspoonful (10 ml) suspension once daily
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Adult
(GFR <30 mL/min): 10 mg PO every other day
2-6 years: 5 mg PO every other day
>6 years: 10 mg PO every other day
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contra Indications
Pregnancy, lactation, children <2 yr.
Precautions
Severe hepatic damage, epilepsy, renal insufficiency.
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; avoid (AAP Committee states compatible with nursing)
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
May increase plasma concentrations w/ inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP2D6 (e.g. cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, clarithromycin, quinidine, fluconazole, fluoxetine).
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Loratadine :
>10%
Headache (12%)
1-10%
Somnolence (8%).Drowsiness (8%),Nervousness (4%),Fatigue (3-4%),Dry mouth (3%),Hyperkinesia (3%),Conjunctivitis (2%),Dysphonia (2%),Malaise (2%),URTI (2%),Abdominal pain (2%)
Frequency Not Defined
Autonomic nervous system: Altered lacrimation, altered salivation, flushing, hypoesthesia, impotence, increased sweating, thirst
Cardiovascular: HTN, hypotension, palpitations, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, syncope, tachycardia
CNS: Blepharospasm, dizziness, dysphonia, hypertonia, migraine, paresthesia, tremor, vertigo
GI: Altered taste, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, hiccup, increased appetite, loose stools, nausea, vomiting
Musculoskeletal: Arthralgia, myalgia
Psychiatric: Agitation, amnesia, anxiety, confusion, decreased libido, depression, impaired concentration, insomnia, irritability, paroniria
Reproductive: Breast pain, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, vaginitis
Respiratory: Bronchitis, bronchospasm, coughing, dyspnea, hemoptysis, laryngitis, nasal dryness, sinusitis, sneezing
Skin: Dermatitis, dry hair, dry skin, photosensitivity reaction, pruritus, purpura, urticaria
Urinary: Altered micturition, urinary discoloration, urinary incontinence, urinary retention
Other
Angioneurotic edema,Asthenia,Back pain,Blurred vision,Chest pain,Earache,Eye pain,Fever,Leg cramps,Malaise
Rigors,Tinnitus,Weight gain
Mechanism of Action
Loratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. It works by selectively binding to peripheral histamine H1-receptors on effector cells.
Note
Loratin 5 mg/ 5 ml Suspension manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Loratadine. Loratin is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Loratin Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.