Complete dosing information for loratadine
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
10 mg orally once daily. For patients with hepatic impairment (any degree) or renal impairment (GFR <30 mL/min): reduce to 10 mg every other day. Maximum recommended dose is 10 mg per 24-hour period. No dose adjustment required based on age alone in otherwise healthy adults.
Children 2 to 5 years: 5 mg (syrup or chewable tablet) once daily. Children 6 years and older: 10 mg once daily (same as adult dosing). Not recommended for infants under 2 years of age without direct physician supervision. For children with hepatic or renal impairment: use every-other-day dosing.