Loratadine: What to Know Before You Take It
Also known as Claritin
A patient-focused safety profile with information from public regulatory sources.
In plain language
What Loratadine is used for
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
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Risks and precautions
Risks and warnings
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)
FDA safety data
Most-reported side effects
Based on 113,035 FAERS reports. Reports do not prove the drug caused the effect.
Regulatory record
FDA recalls (5)
Failed Moisture Limits
Recalling firm: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Failed Moisture Limits
Recalling firm: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Recalling firm: Cardinal Health Inc.
Superpotent Drug: Out Of Specification (OOS) result for Assay.
Recalling firm: Ohm Laboratories, Inc.
Defective Container: An unacceptable level of blister defects have been identified in Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg/240 mg.
Recalling firm: Ohm Laboratories, Inc.
Common questions
Patient questions
What is Loratadine prescribed for?
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
What are the key warnings and safety precautions for Loratadine?
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)
Does Loratadine interact with other medications or foods?
Loratadine has 0 documented drug interaction(s) and 0 food interaction(s) in clinical databases. Always provide your complete medication list to your clinician.
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.