Non-sedating antihistamines (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Non-sedating antihistamines are useful in urticaria and angioedema, refer to Dermatology patient pathways.

CETIRIZINE - (First line)

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 10mg

Dosage:

Adults, 10mg daily.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Oral solution 5mg/5mL

Dosage:

Adults, 10mg daily.

FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 120mg

Dosage:

For symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis as per BNF and EMC.

May cause drowsiness.

LORATADINE

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 10mg

Dosage:

Adults, 10mg once daily.

Editorial Information

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