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Loratadine · Tablet
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA] | MoA | All 136 members |
| Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC] | EPC | All 134 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 076301-001 | LORATADINE | TABLET | LORATADINE | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 25 | Labeling | Approved | September 23, 2011 | — |
| Supplement | 21 | Labeling | Approved | March 20, 2009 | — |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | June 25, 2004 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260803). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itchy nose or throat • temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold: • runny nose • sneezing
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Antihistamine
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet children under 6 years do not use
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings Do not use • to make a child sleepy • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if you have • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • glaucoma • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • marked drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • excitability may occur, especially in children 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).
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use • to make a child sleepy • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingAsk a doctor before use if you have • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • glaucoma • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient (in each tablet) Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55910-806-46 | 55910-806 | Dolgencorp Inc | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (55910-806-46) / 5 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | July 1, 2026 |
| 55910-923-78 | 55910-923 | Dolgencorp Inc | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (55910-923-78) / 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | February 25, 2019 |
| 55910-806 | 55910-806 | Dolgencorp Inc | — | April 13, 2012 |
| 55910-923 | 55910-923 | Dolgencorp Inc | — | February 25, 2019 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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