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Antihistamine, non-sedating · ATC R06AX13
Loratadine
Claritin in the US
The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Claritin, Clarityn, Lorano).
Sold for: hay fever, bites, hives and itchy rashes.
15 destinations
DestinationAsk forStatus
GermanyAsk forLorano (akut)No Rx: Ask Pharmacist
Pharmacy-only (apothekenpflichtig); no prescription needed. Generics are sold as "Loratadin STADA" or "Loratadin AL".
FranceAsk forSold genericOTC / Rx
The Clarityne brand was discontinued in France (marketing stopped 2020-2021) and is no longer in the government drug registry. Loratadine is still sold generically. Packs labeled “Conseil” are sold without a prescription; the other generics are prescription-only (liste II).
EthiopiaAsk forSold generic as "Loratadine"OTC
Cetirizine tablets are easier to find than loratadine.