# Allergy Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 268 allergy products across the 5 medicines in this guide, 115 of them with active registrations, from 150 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/allergy/
- Drug guides in this category: 5
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/allergy/ — 115 active registrations from 78 companies

Every harmattan, the dust arrives and half the country starts sneezing. Nigeria's allergy shelf splits into two generations: the old sedating antihistamines — chlorpheniramine (Piriton), promethazine (Phenergan) — which work but put you to sleep, and the newer non-drowsy pair, loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), which let you take an allergy tablet in the morning and still function at work. Cyproheptadine sits oddly in this family: an antihistamine by chemistry, but sold in Nigeria overwhelmingly as an appetite stimulant.

For day-to-day allergies the non-drowsy options are usually the better buy, and they cost only a little more as generics. Piriton still earns its place at night, when its drowsiness becomes a feature. What no antihistamine can do is treat a severe reaction with facial swelling or breathing difficulty — that is an emergency injection at a hospital, not a tablet at home.

## Allergy drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, allergy medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦350–₦25,200 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 4 of the 5 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Cetirizine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cetirizine/) | ₦1,500–₦9,000 | ~₦3,750 (syrup) |
| Chlorpheniramine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chlorpheniramine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Cyproheptadine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cyproheptadine/) | ₦625–₦5,000 | ~₦2,725 (syrup) |
| Loratadine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/loratadine/) | ₦350–₦1,250 | ~₦1,000 (tablets) |
| Promethazine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/promethazine/) | ₦4,800–₦25,200 | ~₦13,300 (tablets) |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All allergy drug guides

- Cetirizine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cetirizine/): Second-generation antihistamine; over the counter
- Chlorpheniramine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chlorpheniramine/): First-generation antihistamine; over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Cyproheptadine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cyproheptadine/): First-generation (sedating) antihistamine — appetite stimulant; over the counter
- Loratadine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/loratadine/): Second-generation antihistamine; over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Promethazine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/promethazine/): First-generation antihistamine (phenothiazine derivative); over the counter

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each allergy medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Chlorpheniramine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chlorpheniramine/brands/): 134 registrations
- Loratadine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/loratadine/brands/): 53 registrations
- Cetirizine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cetirizine/brands/): 30 registrations
- Cyproheptadine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cyproheptadine/brands/): 28 registrations
- Promethazine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/promethazine/brands/): 23 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with allergy drugs:

- Allergies & Allergic Reactions (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/allergies/)
- Asthma (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/asthma/)

Guides:

- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Buy Medicines in Bulk in Nigeria (Safely) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-buy-medicines-in-bulk-nigeria/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

Related categories:

- Cough, Cold & Flu (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/cough-cold-flu/)
- Respiratory (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/respiratory/)
- Dermatology (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/dermatology/)

## FAQs

### What allergy medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 5 allergy medicines sold in Nigeria: Cetirizine, Chlorpheniramine, Cyproheptadine, Loratadine, Promethazine. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do allergy drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, allergy medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦350–₦25,200 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 4 of the 5 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many allergy products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 268 allergy products matched to the medicines on this page, from 150 manufacturers — 115 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/