Loratadine / Pseudoephedrine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 9, 2024.
Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg-120 mg; 10 mg-240 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Loratadine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Loratadine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 240 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally once a day
Maximum dose: 1 tablet per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
Loratadine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Loratadine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 240 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally once a day
Maximum dose: 1 tablet per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Loratadine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Loratadine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 240 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally once a day
Maximum dose: 1 tablet per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
Loratadine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Loratadine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 240 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally once a day
Maximum dose: 1 tablet per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Do not divide, crush, or chew tablets
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