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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Zyrtec Medication

FDA approves Zyrtec-D for over-the-counter use

October 03, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the allergy medication Zyrtec-D for non-prescription use in allergy patients over age 12. The med has been on the market since 2001 and is approved to treat hay fever, upper-respiratory allergies, and sinus-related allergy symptoms. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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New Prescription Allergy Medicine: Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...available over the counter and include such common drugs as Benadryl and Chlor-tri-meton, and... Read more »

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New Allergy Medication Coming to the US - Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...from your current allergy medicine, there's a new drug on the market that might be worth talking... Read more »

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Zyrtec to Go Over the Counter
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...considered second-generation antihistamines. These are drugs that can prevent allergy symptoms... Read more »

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The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...symptoms with what the colorful medicine box states the drug inside is capable of relieving. It... Read more »

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Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...as tired as they might with Benadryl.   Allergy drugs for nasal congestion and "stuffiness"... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...(Clistin)Clemastine (Tavist)Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton). Some health professionals recommend this drug if antihistamines are required during pregnancy.It may beas effective as the second... Read more »
Preparing Asthmatic and Allergic Children for Summer Camp
...half of the youngsters at any given summer camp require daily prescription medications, with allergy drugs and asthma drugs topping the list. Camps have responded, with many even catering to... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...before the pollen season and continuetaking themuntil the season is over. Effective medications include:Drugsthat reduce the inflammatory response are important for preventing severe allergic... Read more »
Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...continue it until the season is over. Effective medications include the following:Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Nasal corticosteroids are now considered to be the most effective measure for preventing... Read more »
Asthma Management and Control
...continue it until the season is over. Effective medications include the following:Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Nasal corticosteroids are now considered to be the most effective measure for preventing... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is an antihistamine which provides relief of seasonal and perennial allergy... Read more »

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...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... Read more »

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...effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical... Read more »

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This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,... Read more »

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...treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Do not take... Read more »

Related News

Fever? Chills? It may be seasonal allergies
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Sneezing, wheezing, and itchy eyes aren't the only symptoms of seasonal allergies, says Dr. Timothy Quinn. Fevers, facial pain, headaches, and even... Read summary »

Q&A: Zyrtec may fight mosquito bites
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A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue how to enjoy the summer weather without being pestered by mosquitoes. According to Dr. Donohue, some people do attract... Read summary »

Suffering lasts six weeks for allergy patients
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Experts say that the spring, summer, and fall allergy seasons are really composed of smaller, six-week sessions. Tree pollen comes first, followed by... Read summary »

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A 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 »

Common Drug Worsens Physical Function
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A class of drugs commonly prescribed to older adults is linked to impaired physical function. Researchers say older adults... Read summary »