Mosedin® [Loratadine] – Nonsedating, Long Acting Anthistamine

Composition

• Tablets: Each tablet contains: loratadine 10 mg.
• Syrup: Each 5 ml contains: loratadine 5 mg.

Properties

Loratadine (Mosedin®) is a long acting second generation antihistamine with a nonsedating effect. It has a selective peripheral H1-receptor antoginistic action.

Loratadine (Mosedin®) does not readily cross the blood brain barrier, hence, it has decreased potential for adverse CNS effects, as compared with may other antihistamines.

Indications

• Nasal Allergies; for the relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis, (e.g., rhinorrhea, sneezing), and also relief of related oropharyngeal and ocular irritation
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Allergic skin disorders; symptomatic treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria

Dosage and Administration

Adults and children 12 years and above: 2 teaspoonfuls or 1 tablet of (Mosedin®) once daily.

Children 2-12 years: Over 30 kg body weight: 2 teaspoonfuls or 1 tablet of (Mosedin®) once daily.

30 kg or less: 1 teaspoonful of (Mosedin®) once daily.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to the active ingredient.

Precautions

Patients with severe liver impairment should be administered a lower initial dose (10 mg every other day).

Pregnancy and nursing mothers; should be used only when clearly needed.

How Supplied

• Tablets: Strips of 10 tablets in packs of 1 strip.
• Syrup: Bottles of 60 ml.

Keep all medicaments out of reach of children

Product of: AMOUN PHARMACEUTICAL CO. El-Obour City, Cairo, Egypt. ATC Code: R06AX13