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Loratadine

Also sold as allergy relief, Loratadine, DYE-FREE CHILDRENS LORATADINE, Nuvicare-Allergy Relief Loratadine Tablets, 10 mg, Claritin Chewable Grape and Bubblegum, Loratadine antihistamine

From 8 official FDA drug labels · RxNorm 311372

This comes from U.S. FDA labels. Brand names, strengths and advice can differ in your country; check with a local health professional. Set your country.

What it is used for

These are the uses the FDA has approved for this label. Using it for anything else is “off-label”: ask your prescriber why.

Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat

How to take it

Directions adults and children 6 years of age 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Serious warnings and precautions

Drug Facts

When using this product

When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.

Stop using it and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnanct or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children . In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Forms and strengths available

10 MG · Chewable Tablet10 MG · Oral Tablet10 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet10 MG / 240 MG · Oral Tablet1 MG/ML · Oral Suspension5 MG · Chewable Tablet5 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet1 MG/ML · Oral Solution10 MG · Oral Capsule

From RxNorm. Which forms and strengths are actually stocked varies by pharmacy and country.

Reactions people have reported

nausea 1drug administration error 1transient ischaemic attack 1

These are counts from 2 voluntary reports to the FDA. They show what has been reported — they are not how common a side effect is, and they do not prove the medicine caused it.

Recalls

Class III · Nov 3, 2021
AllerClear D-24 hr, (Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, Extended-Release Tablets, USP 10/240mg), 15-count blister packs, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., 1385 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, NDC 63981-724-15
Reason: Failed Moisture Limits
Class III · Nov 3, 2021
Loratadine-D Extended-Release Tablets (Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, Extended-Release Tablets, USP 10mg/240mg) , 10-count blister packs, Distributed By Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-5833-15
Reason: Failed Moisture Limits
Class II · Jun 2, 2021
Children's Loratadine Oral Solution USP, 5 mg/5 mL (Antihistamine) Allergy Grape Flavor 4 FL OZ (120 mL) NDC 51672-2131-8 Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class III · Oct 21, 2015
Ohm Loratadine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 30-count tablets, Distributed by Ohm Laboratories, Inc. 1385 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, NDC 51660-527-31, UPC 3 5166052731 5
Reason: Superpotent Drug: Out Of Specification (OOS) result for Assay.
Class II · Apr 30, 2014
Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg , Loratadine, USP, 10 mg, 5, 10, 15 count blister packs, OTC Only. Labeled A) CVS Allergy Relief - D, Pseudoephedrine, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, 5-count box Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02805 UPC 050428049631 B) Discount Drug Mart Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Pseudephrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Extended Release Tablets, 15-count box Distributed by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina, Ohio 44256 UPC 093351116285 C) Kroger Non-Drowsy Allergy and Congestion Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Extended Release Tablets Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine 10- count box, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 NDC 30142-0724-69. D) Sunmark Allergy & Congestion Lorata*dine D Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, Indoor & Outdoor Allergies, Non-Drowsy 10- count box, Distributed by Mckesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 NDC 49348-543-01 E) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Non-Drowsy Allergy and Congestion Relief pseudoephedrine sulfate, USP 240 mg/nasal decongestant loratadine, USP 10 mg/antihistamine Indoor & Outdoor Allergies Extended-Release Tablets, 10- count box, Distributed by Amerisource Bergen 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 NDC46122-0167-52 F) H-E-B Allergy Relief - D Non-Drowsy- 24 Hour Formula Loratadine, USP 10mg/Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decogestant Indoor & Outdoor Allegies, Allergy & Congestion Extended-Release Tablets 10-count box, Distributed by H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 NDC 37808-0724-69 G) Rite Aid Pharmacy allergy relief & nasal decongestant loratadine USP, 10 mg, pseudoephedribe sulfate USP, 240 mg, antihistamine & nasal degestant, extended release tablets, 10- count box, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011 UPC 0118223315555
Reason: Defective Container: An unacceptable level of blister defects have been identified in Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg/240 mg.

Research & studies

Recent higher-quality studies about Loratadine, from PubMed. We link to the source — titles only. This is not medical advice.

Systematic ReviewSecond-generation H1 antihistamines for the treatment of chronic urticaria: a network meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Systematic ReviewAntihistamines for atopic dermatitis (eczema): systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2026 Jul 29Systematic ReviewThe impact of antihistamine use on allergic reactions in pregnancy.Drug metabolism and personalized therapy · 2026 Sep 1Systematic ReviewChinese herbal formulas as adjuncts to antihistamines in chronic spontaneous urticaria: a network meta-analysis of efficacy, recurrence, and safety.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Randomized Controlled Trial[Acupoint catgut embedding for allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial].Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion · 2026 Jul 12Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of the Efficacy of Different Doses of Glucocorticoid Nasal Spray Combined with Loratadine in the Treatment of Rhinitis in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology · 2026 Jun 3

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