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)
- ALLERGY AND NASAL CONGESTION (LORATADINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE) TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE [KROGER COMPANY]
- LORATADINE (LORATADINE ORAL) SOLUTION [KROGER COMPANY]
- LORATADINE TABLET [ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY]
- CAREONE ALLERGY RELIEF 24 HOUR (LORATADINE) TABLET [AMERICAN SALES COMPANY]
- ALLERGY RELIEF (LORATADINE) TABLET [DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES INC.]
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.