Loratadine
Other Antihistamines For Systemic Use
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- Drug class
- Other Antihistamines For Systemic Use
- Availability
- Prescription and OTC
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 118
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 4,869
Overview
Loratadine is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Other Antihistamines For Systemic Use group (R06AX). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 66 | May 28, 2026 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 36 | May 22, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 16 | March 22, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
66 products
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 take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
36 products
Uses
Loratadine tablets are indicated for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
16 products
Uses
21 Taro-Loratadine Page 3 of 22 TARO-LORATADINE Loratadine PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY PRODUCT INFORMATION Route of Administration Dosage Form / Strength Clinically Relevant Nonmedicinal Ingredients oral Tablet, 10 mg For a complete listing see Dosage Forms, Composition and Packaging section.
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE TARO-LORATADINE Tablets (loratadine tablets, USP) are indicated for: the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, nasal discharge and itching, and ocular itching and burning; the relief of symptoms and signs of chronic urticaria and other allergic dermatologic disorders Clinical studies to date support treatment for up to six months, thus medical recommendation is advised for longer-term use.
TARO-LORATADINE Tablets are not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Geriatrics:
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0038bc38-c205-4d… · revised February 25, 2026 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL204160774 · revised December 18, 2024
- [3]Health Canada (DPD) · 02251795 · revised March 22, 2025
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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