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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 20240327). 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 • itching of the nose or throat • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to 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
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug LabelingHOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-7048 NDC: 50090-7048-5 90 TABLET in a BOTTLE / 1 in a CARTON NDC: 50090-7048-0 10 TABLET in a BOTTLE NDC: 50090-7048-4 30 TABLET in a BOTTLE / 1 in a CARTON
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-7048-0 | 50090-7048 | A-S Medication Solutions | 10 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-7048-0) | January 15, 2024 |
| 50090-7048-4 | 50090-7048 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (50090-7048-4) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | January 15, 2024 |
| 50090-7048-5 | 50090-7048 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (50090-7048-5) / 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | January 15, 2024 |
| 50090-7049-4 | 50090-7049 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (50090-7049-4) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | January 15, 2024 |
| 50090-7051-0 | 50090-7051 | A-S Medication Solutions | 8 BOTTLE in 1 CASE (50090-7051-0) / 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | January 15, 2024 |
| 0113-0479-62 | 0113-0479 | L. Perrigo Company | 24 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0113-0479-62) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | August 20, 1991 |
| 0113-0479-78 | 0113-0479 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0479-78) / 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | October 6, 1993 |
| 0113-0479-79 | 0113-0479 | L. Perrigo Company | 400 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0113-0479-79) | February 26, 2001 |
| 0113-0612-46 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0113-0612-46) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | September 21, 2004 |
| 0113-0612-65 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0612-65) / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | October 6, 2004 |
| 0113-0612-75 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0612-75) / 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | June 6, 2020 |
| 0113-0612-78 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0612-78) / 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | December 15, 2025 |
| 0113-0612-87 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0612-87) / 300 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0113-0612-00) | January 8, 2026 |
| 0113-0612-88 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0612-88) / 365 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | September 21, 2004 |
| 0113-1612-95 | 0113-1612 | L. Perrigo Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-1612-95) / 45 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | September 26, 2018 |
| 50090-7048 | 50090-7048 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | September 21, 2004 |
| 50090-7049 | 50090-7049 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | September 21, 2004 |
| 50090-7051 | 50090-7051 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | September 21, 2004 |
| 0113-0479 | 0113-0479 | L. Perrigo Company | — | August 20, 1991 |
| 0113-0612 | 0113-0612 | L. Perrigo Company | — | September 21, 2004 |
| 0113-1612 | 0113-1612 | L. Perrigo Company | — | September 26, 2018 |
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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