Loratadine 10 mg Tablets — 60 Count — Generic For Claritin — Major / Rugby

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Loratadine 10 mg tablets are an antihistamine used to temporarily relieve symptoms from hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. The label lists runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat as symptoms it may help relieve.

The directions say adults and children 6 years and over should take 1 tablet daily, and not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours. Children under 6 years of age should ask a doctor.

Important warnings on the label include not using the product if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease, and ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breast-feeding. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.

Key Counseling Points

• Used to temporarily relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.
• Adults and children 6 years and over: take 1 tablet daily.
• Do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
• Children under 6 years of age should ask a doctor before use.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease; a different dose may be needed.
• Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
• Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness.
• If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and ask a doctor; seek medical help right away.
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• Store between 20u00b0 to 25u00b0C (68u00b0 to 77u00b0F) and do not use if the printed foil under the cap is broken or missing.

Helpful Patient Education

Loratadine 10 mg tablets are an antihistamine labeled to temporarily relieve symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, including runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat. The label directions state that adults and children 6 years and over should take 1 tablet daily, and not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.

Important product information includes warnings about use in people with liver or kidney disease, prior allergic reactions to the product, pregnancy or breast-feeding, and taking more than directed. This educational product information is based on the DailyMed Drug Facts label and should be used alongside the full package instructions.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-17 08:18:34