DRUG CATEGORY: Non- sedating Antihistamine.

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Lorate is a tricyclic antihistamine, which selectively antagonizes peripheral histamine H₁-receptors. Histamine is responsible for many features of allergic reactions. Loratadine has a long-lasting effect and does not normally cause drowsiness because it does not readily enter the central nervous system.

INDICATIONS: Symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis), urticaria (hives), and other skin allergies. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), loratadine is effective for both nasal and eye symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, itchy or burning eyes. Loratadine could be also used to treat mild to moderate pain from headaches.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: adults: 10mg daily children: Under 2 years, not recommended; 2-5 years, 5mg daily; over 6years 10mg daily.

PRESENTATION: Lorate syrup is available in glass bottle of 60ml (5mg/5ml)