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Loratadine: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy

Written by Trish Greenhalgh, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCGP · Last updated

Loratadine is listed here as a medication. Status on file: Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist.

This hub brings together reference details and legal purchase options in one place. Under UK rules, Loratadine is sold over the counter.

Manufacturing status shifts from year to year, so the status section below reflects the latest data we have. Scroll down for dosage forms, region detail and frequently asked questions.

Facts

Active ingredient
Loratadine
Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist
Licensing status not on file

No generic version on file

This medicine is available without a prescription: general sale list medicines are sold off the shelf, and pharmacy medicines are supplied after a quick word with the pharmacist.

Loratadine can be sold straight off the shelf as a non-prescription product in the UK. Still, check the label and the patient information leaflet before buying, and ask the pharmacy team if anything is unclear. Some pack sizes of this product fall under the pharmacy (P) category, which involves the pharmacist, so check with staff if it is not on the open shelf.

About Loratadine

Loratadine is a medicine whose pharmacological class and main reason for use are not specified in its label. Its prescription status and generic availability are also unconfirmed, so this reference cannot establish whether it is suitable for a particular symptom or whether a prescription is required in the United Kingdom.

What Loratadine is used for

The label does not specify which conditions or symptoms loratadine is intended to treat. A treatment indication therefore cannot be confirmed from this product's label, and its name alone should not be used to decide whether it is suitable for a particular concern. A pharmacist can help clarify the intended use of the exact product and explain whether its packaging contains the relevant treatment information.

Dosage from the label

The label lists no strengths, dosage forms or dosing schedule for loratadine. A usual starting dose cannot therefore be confirmed here. A pharmacist should check the exact product and its packaging before advising about its use, rather than relying on an unconfirmed dose.

How Loratadine works

Loratadine's pharmacological class is not classified in this reference, and its label does not explain its mechanism of action. A product-specific explanation of how it affects the body therefore cannot be established here. In general, a medicine's pharmacological class helps explain the biological processes it affects, but attributing a particular mechanism to this product would require confirmation of that classification.

Main interactions

  • The label does not specify interactions with prescription medicines
  • The label does not specify interactions with other pharmacy medicines
  • The label does not specify food interactions

Key warnings

  • The label does not specify contraindications
  • The label does not specify precautions
  • The label does not specify adverse-effect warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The label does not specify pregnancy data or information about use during breastfeeding. This does not establish whether loratadine is suitable in either situation. Discuss its use with a doctor or pharmacist during pregnancy, when planning a pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Missed dose

The label does not specify a missed-dose procedure for loratadine. General pharmacy advice is not to double a dose to compensate for a missed one. A pharmacist can clarify the appropriate approach after checking the exact product and its usual dosing schedule.

Storage

No storage conditions or dosage form are listed for this product. Follow the storage directions on its packaging and keep medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Loratadine price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent

Estimate, not a quote

  • 5mg/5ml Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist

    £9.38 per pack dispensed

    N/A

    Price estimate

    Where to buy

  • 10mg Pharmacy medicine (P) - ask the pharmacist

    £0.83 per tablet or capsule

    N/A

    Price estimate

    Where to buy
£9.38 5mg/5ml £0.83 10mg
Estimated price per tablet or capsule by strength
All forms and prices
Price estimates by strength
Forms Price per unit
5mg/5ml £9.38 / pack dispensed
10mg £0.83 / tablet or capsule

as of Jul 1, 2026 · Pricing methodology

Figures shown are an estimate, built from public UK pricing data, not a binding quote. Actual prices vary by pharmacy, pack and location, so confirm the exact price with the pharmacy before you buy. A price that seems oddly cheap next to this range should be treated as a red flag for an unlicensed or unsafe seller.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a prescription required for loratadine in the United Kingdom?

Loratadine's prescription status is unconfirmed in this reference. Whether a prescription is required in the United Kingdom cannot therefore be established here.

How much does loratadine cost?

This page shows an estimate rather than a fixed pharmacy price. The actual price can vary, and no specific price is confirmed for loratadine here.

Where is Loratadine sold?

Use the map and city pages on this site to find a location near you and ask them about Loratadine. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.

First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page