Loratadine around the world
Loratadine is a antihistamine sold as Claritin in the United States and Clarityn in the UK. Below is its brand name in each of 9 countries.
Loratadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine for allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
Country passport
- US United States
- GB United Kingdom
- PK PakistanGeneric: loratadine
- IN India
- CA Canada
- AU Australia
- AE United Arab EmiratesGeneric: loratadine
- DE Germany
- FR France
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions about loratadine abroad
What is Loratadine called in the United States?
In the United States, loratadine is sold as Claritin.
What is Loratadine called in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, loratadine is sold as Clarityn.
What is the Loratadine brand in Pakistan?
No brand is listed for Pakistan yet. Ask a pharmacist for it by its generic name, loratadine.
What is Loratadine called in India?
In India, loratadine is sold as Lorfast.
Is Loratadine the same in every country?
The active ingredient loratadine (ATC R06AX13) is the same, but strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ between brands and countries. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
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Brand names are checked against each country's medicines regulator. Brands marked "Pending verification" have not been checked yet.
