Zyrtec vs. Claritin

• 仙特明和定同样的事情吗?
• 什么Are Possible Side Effects of Zyrtec?
• 什么Are Possible Side Effects of Claritin?
• 什么Is Zyrtec?
• 什么Is Claritin?
• 什么Drugs Interact with Zyrtec?
• 什么Drugs Interact with Claritin?
• How Should Zyrtec Be Taken?
• How Should Claritin Be Taken?

他定(loratadine) andZyrtec(cetirizinehydrochloride) areantihistamines用于treatallergysymptoms, such asitching,流鼻涕, watery eyes, and sneezing fromhay fever(allergic rhinitis) and other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites.

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

Side effectsof Claritin and Zyrtec that are similar include feelingtired, drowsiness,fatigue,dry mouth,sore throat,stomachpain, andheadache.

Common side effects of Zyrtec include:

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

In children, 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.

Common side effects of Claritin include:

• headache,
• sleepiness,
• feeling tired,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• nervousness,
• stomach pain,
• 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).

Zyrtec ismedicationthat temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay发热or other upperrespiratoryallergies:

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

Adults and children 6 years and over should take one 10mgcapsuleonce daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

Adults 65 years of age or older, children under 6 years of age, and consumers withliverorkidneydiseaseshould consult a doctor before using this product.

Use only with enclosed dosing cup

• adults and children 6 years and over: 2 teaspoonfuls (TSP) daily; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (TSP) in 24 hours
• children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1 teaspoonful (TSP) daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (TSP) in 24 hours
• children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
• consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor