Claritin: Relief for Allergy Symptoms

Claritin is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available over-the-counter at pharmacies and retail stores.
Applicable for
Loratadine
Active ingredient
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Claritin FAQ


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What is Claritin used for?

Claritin is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Claritin is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, hay fever, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Is Claritin a loratadine?

Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin rashes. Claritin is available as a generic drug. What Are Side Effects of Claritin?

Is Clarityn the same as Claritin?

Clarityn is a UK brand name for loratadine tablets, in the US it is Claritin. What is loratadine used for? Treating allergies such as hay fever, pet allergies and dust mite allergies (seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis). Treating itchy, nettle-type, allergic skin rashes (urticaria or hives).

Is Claritin a drowsy allergy medicine?

Claritin® Tablets are a non-drowsy allergy medicine that effectively relieves pesky allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

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