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Zyrtec to Go Over the Counter
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...on. The original second-generation drugs included Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec. Though all are... Read more »
New Allergy Medication Coming to the US - Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...other once-daily antihistamines such as Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec. In my opinion, finding... Read more »
The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...available for OTC purchase: loratadine (brand of Claritin, Alavert, Wal-itin and others) and... Read more »
One Doc's Opinion: Regarding Direct to Consumer Drug Marketing
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...was popularized over a decade ago, by the makers of Claritin, a non-drowsy antihistamine... Read more »
Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert...tired. Today, over the counter medications such as Claritin and, more recently, Zyrtec are... Read more »
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Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...first- and second-generation antihistamines.Brand Names. The second-generation drugs include:Loratadine (Claritin). Claritin is available over-the-counter and is approved for children ages 2 and... Read more »Preparing Asthmatic and Allergic Children for Summer Camp
...nasal spray (such as Nasonex); steroid inhaler (such as Flovent or Asmanex); antihistamines (such as Claritin or Zyrtec); eye drops; eczema cream; hypoallergenic pillow and pillow cases; sheet... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...report that nasal steroid sprays work better than second generation antihistamines, such as loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), and are possibly even more effective than allergy shots.... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...include:Antihistamines. The newer non-sedating antihistamines -- such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), or desloratadine (Clarinex) -- cause less drowsiness... Read more »Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...that nasal steroid sprays are more effective than the second generation antihistamines loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). One study also indicated that nasal steroid treatment was more... Read more »Images
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October 03, 2008A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy that Astelin nasal spray cleared up her seasonal allergies more effectively than... Read summary »
FDA to review Singulair, Claritin combo med
October 03, 2008The Food and Drug Administration is scheduled to review a new allergy medication for market approval. The med is a combination of the asthma drug... Read summary »
Are Flovent, Claritin safe for nursing mothers?
October 02, 2008A mother-to-be wants to know if it is safe to treat asthma symptoms with Flovent, Claritin, and albuterol while breast-feeding. International... Read summary »
FDA rejects Claritin, Singulair combo med
October 03, 2008The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has turned down an application for a combo allergy drug. The medication would have combined the allergy... Read summary »
Which antihistamine is best for you?
October 03, 2008About.com's allergy expert Dr. Daniel More offers tips on how to find the best antihistamine for your allergy symptoms. In addition to explaining how... Read summary »
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