Claritin (loratadine) is used in patients 2 years old and up to manage upper respiratory allergy symptoms without causing drowsiness. The medication is typically taken once per day to provide 24 hour relief from both indoor and outdoor allergies.

While Claritin is probably the most widely-recognized brand name containing the antihistamine loratadine, the product is also available under a number of other brand names depending on location. In Australia and New Zealand, Claritin is marketed as Claratyne. Clients who buy Claritin from Kiwi Drug may receive Claratyne; the products are identical. It's also possible to buy Claritin as a generic, such as Lora-Tabs or Lorafix.

24 Hour Allergy Relief with Claritin

Claritin is effective at alleviating or completely eliminating hay fever-like allergy symptoms, including:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Nasal congestion
• Itching of eyes, nose, throat or roof of mouth
• Itching from rash or hives
• Mild headache

While many people are under the impression that medications like Claritin are only effective at managing seasonal, outdoor allergies, in reality these treatments are useful at controlling allergy symptoms from any cause. Savvy allergy patients buy Claritin to control both indoor and outdoor allergies from:

• Animal dander
• Pollution
• Mold
• Pollen
• Dust

Treatment is very simple:

• Patients 6 years old and up take 10 mg once per day.
• Patients 2 to 5 years old take 5 mg once per day.
• Tablets may be taken with or without food or fluids.
• For best results take tablets at the same time each day.

The medication can be taken at any point; prior to anticipated exposure to allergens, when symptoms first start, or when symptoms are already well underway. Relief is felt anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours after administration, depending on the severity of the allergies and individual response to treatment. With consistent, continual treatment symptoms are often eliminated entirely, and remain gone until treatment stops.

In otherwise healthy adults treatment may continue for as long as needed to control symptoms. In children under 12 or patients with preexisting medical conditions a doctor should be consulted before treatment continues past several weeks.

Note that while Claritin may be used to alleviate itching from rashes or hives, it will not prevent rashes or hives from developing or reduce the physical appearance of the condition.

Adverse Effects

Claritin is a very safe product, unlikely to produce dangerous side effects if used as intended. In fact the most commonly reported side effects by far are dry mouth, mild headache and drowsiness.

Though Claritin is advertised as non-drowsy, a percentage of people do experience drowsiness when taking this or any antihistamine. Often this drowsiness is too mild to be disruptive, and may stop occurring as treatment continues. However, in some individuals this side effect can be quite pronounced; caution should be exercised when performing complex or dangerous tasks until effects are known.

Claritin is unlikely to cause problems in unborn or nursing babies, but pregnant or breast-feeding mothers are advised to discuss potential complications with a trusted doctor before use.

Patients with a history of kidney or liver problems should also discuss possible risks with a doctor before taking Claritin; smaller, less frequent doses may be advisable.

No More Sniffling & Sneezing---Buy Claritin Today

As mentioned above Claritin and Claratyne are identical products; names differ only because of location. Kiwi Drug clients can buy Claritin as Claratyne, or opt for generic versions of the medication as Lora-Tabs or Lorafix. All of these products contain the active ingredient loratadine and will provide similar allergy relief.

A prescription is not needed to buy Claritin/Claratyne or generic versions. You're just a few clicks away from allergy relief!