他定vs. Zyrtec

• Are Claritin and Zyrtec the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Claritin?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Zyrtec?
• What is Claritin?
• What is Zyrtec?
• What Drugs Interact with Claritin?
• What Drugs Interact with Zyrtec?
• How Should Claritin Be Taken?
• How Should Zyrtec Be Taken?

他定(loratadine) andZyrtec(cetirizinehydrochloride) areantihistamines用于treatallergysymptoms such asitching, sneezing,流鼻涕, and allergicskinrashes.

Both Claritin and Zyrtec are availableover-the-counter(OTC) and as generics.

Commonside effectsof Claritin include:

• headache,
• sleepiness,
• feelingtired,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• nervousness,
• stomachpain,
• diarrhea,
• dry mouth,
• sore throat,
• hoarseness,
• eyeredness,
• blurred vision,
• nosebleed, or
• skinrash.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Claritin including fast or unevenheart rate, feeling like you might pass out,jaundice(yellowing of your skin or eyes), or seizures (convulsions).

Common side effects of Zyrtec include:

• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• tired feeling,
• dizziness,
• drymouth,
• sorethroat,
• cough,
• nausea,
• constipation, or
• headache.

Inchildren, side effects of Zyrtec include:

• stomach pain and
• vomiting.

The side effect of sleepiness may occur when taking Zyrtec, so do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery.

他定(loratadine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin blocks the action ofhistamine, asubstancein the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runnynose, and allergic skin rashes. Claritin is available as ageneric drug.

Zyrtec ismedicationthat temporarily relieves these symptoms due tohay feveror other upperrespiratoryallergies:

他定may interact with certain antibiotics,antifungalmedications, and acid-reducing drugs.

Zyrtec may interact withalcohol, other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, and medicine for seizures,depression, oranxiety).

他定is available as a 10mgtablet, a 5 or 10 mg rapidly-disintegrating tablet, a 10 mg chewable tablet, and a syrup (5 mg per 5 ml). Claritin is taken once a day. Drug interactions may occur with certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, and acid-reducing drugs. Warnings may apply to individuals who haveasthma,kidneydisease, orliver disease. People who havephenylketonuria(PKU) should avoid certain brands of orally disintegrating tablets that may containaspartame. Claritin is generally avoided duringpregnancyandnursing.Pregnantwomen may take Claritin only if it is clearly needed. Nursing mothers should consult their doctor beforebreastfeeding. Claritin should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Chewable tablets should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age unless directed by apediatricdoctor.

Xyzalmay interact with alcohol, other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). Xyzal may also interact with ritonavir ortheophylline.