Adults: one tablet once daily
Paediatric population
Children 6 years of age and older with a body weight greater than 30 kg: One tablet once daily
For appropriate dosing in children younger than 6 years or with body weight of 30 kg or less, there are other formulations more suitable.
The safety and efficacy of Loratadine in children under 2 years of age has not been established. No data are available.
Patients with hepatic impairment
Patients with severe liver impairment should be administered a lower initial dose because they may have reduced clearance of loratadine. An initial dose of 10mg every other day is recommended for adults and children weighing more than 30kg.
Patients with renal impairment
No dosage adjustments are required in patients with renal insufficiency.
Elderly
No dosage adjustments are required in the elderly.
Method of administration
Oral use. The tablet may be taken without regard to mealtime.