Loratadine
Allernon, Clarityn, Lorano, Loratadin Viatris · ATC code R06AX13
Also known as: Loratadin, Loratadina, Loratadine 10 mg · Brand names: Lora, Lorano Akut, Loratadine Ratiopharm, Allernon, Clarityn, Lorano, Loratadin Viatris, Toppoll, Alarin, Altadin, Claritine, Histadin, Lertinal, Lorantis, Loraver …
- Key facts
- Active substance
- Loratadine
- Drug class
- Histamine antagonist
- ATC code
- R06AX13
- Authorisation
- authorised nationally; no central EU authorisation
- Information as of
- 2026-11-05
Key facts
Loratadine is an antihistamine. Per the US OTC label it temporarily relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies.
What it is used for
- Temporary relief of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergy symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat
Dosing
- Adults and children 6 years and over: 1 tablet (10 mg) daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
- Children under 6 years and people with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor
Contraindications
- Previous allergic reaction to the product or any of its ingredients
Important warnings
- Liver or kidney disease: a different dose may be needed – ask a doctor first
- Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness
- Stop use and seek medical help right away if an allergic reaction occurs
Side effects
- The US OTC label gives no frequencies; drowsiness when more than the recommended dose is taken
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding: ask a health professional before use
Summary of the official product information, written with AI on 2026-11-06. Every number was checked automatically against the original text. Not reviewed by a physician – the full official text is authoritative.
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Patient information (US)
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Authorisation and brand names by country
Medicines with exactly this active-substance composition, as listed in the national registers – alphabetical and without ranking. Whether a product is currently available is not shown here.
Germany
- LoraZentiva Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Lorano AkutHexal Ag · 1 register entry
- Loratadin1 A Pharma Gmbh, Axicorp Pharma Gmbh, Stada Consumer Health Deutschland Gmbh, Heumann Pharma Gmbh & Co. Generica Kg, Accord Healthcare B.V., Aliud Pharma Gmbh · 7 register entries
- Loratadine RatiopharmRatiopharm Gmbh · 1 register entry
Source: EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), as of 2026-11-05
Austria
- AllernonG.L. Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- ClaritynBayer Austria Gmbh · 1 register entry
- LoranoHexal Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
- Loratadin ViatrisViatris Limited · 1 register entry
- ToppollSandoz Gmbh · 1 register entry
Source: EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), as of 2026-11-05
Turkey
- AlarinBİOFARMA İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 3 register entries
- AltadinULKAR KİMYA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 2 register entries
- ClaritineBAYER TÜRK KİMYA SAN. LTD. ŞTİ. · 3 register entries
- HistadinNOBEL İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 3 register entries
- LertinalADİLNA İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 3 register entries
- LorantisRECORDATİ İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
- LoraverOSEL İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
- RitinSANOFİ İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
Source: TİTCK – Ruhsatlı Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Listesi, as of 2026-11-05
Brand names in 26 more European countries
- Belgium
- Claritine, Loratadine Eg, Loratadine Sandoz, Loratadine Sp Bayer, Loratadine Teva
- Bulgaria
- Кларитин, Лорано, Лоратадин Софарма, Ролетра
- Croatia
- Belodin, Claritine, Contral, Flonidan, Rinolan
- Cyprus
- Clarityne, Lorytec, Remidine, Ticevis
- Czechia
- Claritine, Flonidan, Loratadin Ratiopharm
- Denmark
- Clarityn, Loratadine Ratiopharm, Mildin
- Estonia
- Claritine, Loratadine Accord, Loratadine Actavis, Loratin
- Finland
- Loratadin Ratiopharm, Loratadine Accord
- France
- Clarityne, Humex Allergie, Loratadine Almus, Loratadine Arrow, Loratadine Biogaran, Loratadine Cooper, Loratadine Cristers, Loratadine Eg, Loratadine Sandoz, Loratadine Teva, Loratadine Viatris, Loratadine Zentiva, Loratadine Zf, Loratadine Zydus
- Greece
- Bollinol, Bollinol®, Clarityne, Helporigin, Horestyl, Latoren, Lora
- Hungary
- Claritine, Erolin, Loratadin Hexal, Loratadin Ratiopharm
- Iceland
- Clarityn, Lóritín
- Ireland
- Clareeze Allergy, Clarityn, Lorat, Loratadine Accord, Loratadine Azure Pharmaceuticals
- Italy
- Clarityn, Fristamin, Loratadina Eg, Loratadina Hexal, Loratadina Teva
- Latvia
- Claritine, Loracip, Loratadine Accord, Loratin
- Lithuania
- Claritine, Lomilan, Loratadine Accord, Loratadine Actavis, Loratin
- Malta
- Clarityn, Horestyl, Lorat
- Netherlands
- Allerfre, Claritine, Da Loratadine Nederlandse Drogisterij Service B.V., Hooikoortstabletten Loratadine Albert Heijn, Hooikoortstabletten Loratadine Etos, Hooikoortstabletten Loratadine Htp, Hooikoortstabletten Loratadine Kruidvat, Hooikoortstabletten Loratadine Livsane, Hooikoortstabletten Loratadine Trekpleister, Lorastad, Loratadine Accord, Loratadine Aurobindo, Loratadine Hooikoorts Sanias Aurobindo Pharma, Loratadine Leidapharm, Loratadine Marel, Loratadine Sam, Loratadine Sameko, Loratadine Sandoz, Loratadine Sanias Aurobindo Pharma, Loratadine Teva, Loratadine Viatris
- Norway
- Clarityn, Loratadin Hexal, Loratadine Accord, Loratadine Ratiopharm
- Poland
- Aleric Lora, Claritine, Flonidan, Loratadyna Galena, Loratadyna Pylox, Loratan, Nasometin Alergia Lora
- Portugal
- Claritine, Loratadina
- Romania
- Alerityn, Claritine, Flonidan, Lorastamin, Loratadin Vim Spectrum, Loratadină Arena, Loratadină Biofarm, Loratadină Sintofarm, Loratadină Slavia, Proactin, Symphoral
- Slovakia
- Claritine, Erolin, Flonidan, Loratadine Ratiopharm
- Slovenia
- Claritine, Flonidan, Senlor
- Spain
- Civerán, Clarityne, Loratadina Almus, Loratadina Aristo, Loratadina Cinfa, Loratadina Combix, Loratadina Farmalider, Loratadina Kern Pharma, Loratadina Normon, Loratadina Pensa, Loratadina Qualigen, Loratadina Sandoz, Loratadina Stada, Loratadina Sun, Loratadina Tarbis, Loratadina Teva-Ratiopharm, Loratadina Viatris, Loratadina Vir
- Sweden
- Clarityn, Loratadin Abece, Loratadin Apofri, Loratadin Hexal, Loratadin Holsten, Loratadin Net, Loratadin Orifarm, Loratadin Ratiopharm, Loratadine Accord
EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-11-05
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Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Loratadine 10 mg (TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC.) – Prescribing Information, 2025-01-24. DailyMed (NLM), 2026-11-05. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=2c80ea14-8490-4d26-e063-6294a90aecf0
- EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-11-05. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/data-medicines-iso-idmp-standards-post-authorisation/public-data-article-57-database
- EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-11-05. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/data-medicines-iso-idmp-standards-post-authorisation/public-data-article-57-database
- TİTCK – Ruhsatlı Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Listesi, 2026-11-05. https://www.titck.gov.tr/dinamikmodul/85
- Wikidata (CC0): ATC R06AX.
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