Drug Reference
Loratadine
Other antihistamines for systemic use
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other antihistamines for systemic use
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AlavertAlavert DAllerclearClaritinClaritin-DCleartime Indoor & Outdoor AllergiesLoradamedTavist Non-SedatingWal-itinWal-itin DWal-vert
Available as
10 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet5 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet10 MG · Chewable Tablet10 MG · Oral Tablet10 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet1 MG/ML · Oral Suspension5 MG · Chewable Tablet5 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet1 MG/ML · Oral Solution10 MG · Oral Capsule
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 6 years and over 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyCaution
…children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor…
LiverCaution
…24 hours children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor…
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CHILDRENS LORATADINE SUGAR FREE (LORATADINE) SOLUTION [SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.]
- AMAZON BASIC CARE ALLERGY RELIEF (LORATADINE) TABLET [AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC]
- CHILDRENS ALLERGY RELIEF (LORATADINE) SOLUTION [AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC]
- ALL DAY ALLERGY RELIEF (LORATADINE) TABLET [SAFEWAY, INC.]
- LORATADINE ODT (LORATADINE) TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING [RUGBY LABORATORIES]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.