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loratadine · Medicine question

What is the mean elimination half-life of loratadine in healthy adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Loratadine's mean elimination half-life in healthy adults is 8.4 hours, with a range of 3–20 hours.

Sources for this answer

Clarityn Allergy 1mg/ml SyrupBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 4Document updated 15 July 2025

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