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LORATADINE: 25,422 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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25,422
Total FAERS Reports
372 (1.5%)
Deaths Reported
1,472
Hospitalizations
25,422
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
251
Life-Threatening
90
Disabilities
Apr 11, 2007
FDA Approved
Little Pharma, Inc.
Manufacturer
OTC
Status
Yes
Generic Available

Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Little Pharma, Inc. · FDA Application: 019658 · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 1974 · Latest Report: 20250919

What Are the Most Common LORATADINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
7,516 reports (29.6%)
#2 Most Reported
Extra dose administered
1,556 reports (6.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Somnolence
1,391 reports (5.5%)

All LORATADINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 7,516 29.6% 17 73
Extra dose administered 1,556 6.1% 0 1
Somnolence 1,391 5.5% 4 379
Off label use 1,386 5.5% 13 73
Product use issue 1,371 5.4% 11 8
Expired product administered 1,095 4.3% 0 1
Product use in unapproved indication 902 3.6% 1 44
Accidental exposure to product by child 830 3.3% 0 3
Drug effect incomplete 679 2.7% 0 0
Dizziness 674 2.7% 2 64
Headache 654 2.6% 8 79
Incorrect dose administered 614 2.4% 0 13
Fatigue 596 2.3% 11 77
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 487 1.9% 0 14
Nausea 469 1.8% 8 51
Therapeutic response unexpected 453 1.8% 0 1
Drug hypersensitivity 430 1.7% 7 33
Dyspnoea 420 1.7% 3 81
Insomnia 413 1.6% 0 36
Urticaria 409 1.6% 0 56

Who Reports LORATADINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 64.7% female, 35.3% male. Average age: 47.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is LORATADINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 6 0 3
2001 5 0 1
2002 4 1 1
2003 2 0 2
2004 4 1 0
2005 5 0 1
2006 12 1 2
2007 7 1 0
2008 23 1 16
2009 11 0 3
2010 17 0 0
2011 28 1 5
2012 41 3 3
2013 78 3 12
2014 751 3 66
2015 1,607 11 35
2016 1,703 14 61
2017 1,575 21 51
2018 1,311 11 79
2019 1,269 7 60
2020 760 3 47
2021 854 17 75
2022 550 17 31
2023 433 9 22
2024 344 1 28
2025 205 1 14

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What Is LORATADINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Hypersensitivity 6,046
Product used for unknown indication 4,530
Nasopharyngitis 3,982
Seasonal allergy 2,587
Rhinorrhoea 1,438
Sneezing 690
Multiple allergies 571
Nasal congestion 475
Viral upper respiratory tract infection 469
Lacrimation increased 463

LORATADINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for LORATADINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • runny nose
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Dosage & Administration

Directions adults and children 6 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls (TSP) daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (TSP) in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1 teaspoonful (TSP) daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (TSP) in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

Directions adults and children 6 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Other information Safety sealed. Do not use if imprinted seal around cap is broken or missing Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you have ever had allergic reaction to this product or any of it's 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.

Warnings Severe Allergy

Warning : Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms: trouble swallowing dizziness or loss of consciousness swelling of tongue swelling in or around mouth trouble speaking drooling wheezing or problems breathing These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately . Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later. Not a Substitute for Epinephrine . If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times. Do not use - to prevent hives from any known cause such as: foods insects stings medicines latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause. - if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product (loratadine) 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. hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered hives that do not itch 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. Get medical help right away symptoms don’t improve after 3 days of treatment the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks 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.

Active Ingredient

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Purpose

Loratadine USP, 10 mg………………………………….....................Antihistamine 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 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 a 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. Directions place 1 tablet on tongue; tablet disintegrates, with or without water adults and children 6 years and over 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours Children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Other information Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame) 1.52 mg per 10 mg orally disintegrating tablet. safety sealed: do not use if the individual blister unit imprinted with Loratadine Orally Disintegrating Tablets USP 10 mg is open or torn store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) use tablet immediately after opening individual blister FDA approved acceptance criteria for assay and organic impurities differs from USP test Inactive ingredients aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, maize starch, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, sodium stearyl fumarate Questions or comments? Advagen - 866-488-0312 Distributed by: Advagen Pharma Ltd East Windsor, NJ 08520, USA Manufactured by: Rubicon Research Ltd., Thane 421506, India. Rev. 02, 11/24

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive ingredients Grape chewable tablets aspartame, citric acid anhydrous, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C red No. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue No. 2 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic aicd Bubblegum chewable tablets aspartame, carmine, citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid