Loratadine — uses, what it looks like & warnings

Uses

What the official label says Loratadine is used for

The FDA label for Loratadine states:

(S) temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:  runny nose  sneezing  itchy, water eyes  itching of the nose or throat

Purpose (from the over-the-counter label): Antihistamine

Read the label's “Indications and usage” section (verbatim)

(S) temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:  runny nose  sneezing  itchy, water eyes  itching of the nose or throat

Names & forms

Brand names, forms and strengths

Brand names (from RxNorm; not every brand is still sold): Alavert, Claritin, Cleartime Indoor & Outdoor Allergies, Loradamed, Tavist Non-Sedating, Wal-itin, Wal-vert.

Generic name: loratadine · RxNorm ID (RxCUI): 28889

Forms and strengths of Loratadine listed in RxNorm
Form	Strengths listed in RxNorm
Chewable Tablet	5 MG, 10 MG
Disintegrating Oral Tablet	5 MG, 10 MG
Oral Capsule	10 MG
Oral Solution	1 MG/ML
Oral Suspension	1 MG/ML
Oral Tablet	10 MG

Strengths are listed so you can recognise a product — not as dosing information. Only your prescriber can decide what is right for you.

Appearance

What Loratadine looks like

loratadine 10 mg
Bryant Ranch Prepack

Illustration based on label data — not a photo; appearance varies by manufacturer. Confirm with your pharmacist.

Appearance of Loratadine products from DailyMed product data
Strength	Form	Colour	Shape	Size	Imprint	Score	Labeler
loratadine 10 mg	tablet	white“White to off white”	round	6 mm	G · 10	1	Bryant Ranch Prepack

From the product data in each manufacturer's label on DailyMed. Many companies make Loratadine, so your medicine may look different from any shown here. If a pill looks unfamiliar, ask your pharmacist before taking it.

Read the label's “How supplied” section (verbatim)

Loratadine 10 mg NDC 71335-2431-1: 20 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-2: 30 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-3: 60 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-4: 14 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-5: 10 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-6: 90 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-7: 28 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-8: 15 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC 71335-2431-9: 100 Tablets in a BOTTLE Store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF). Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504

Safety

Important warnings for Loratadine

DO NOT USE if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Warnings and precautions (verbatim excerpt)

DO NOT USE if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

This is not a complete list of warnings or side effects. Read the full label and talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. To report a side effect to the FDA, use MedWatch.

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Loratadine: uses, appearance and warnings