Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms like:
Histamine stimulates the cells to release chemicals, including welts, itching, and tissue swelling, that produce effects that we associate with allergy.
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Get A Second OpinionThe normal dose of Claritin is 10 mg daily for adults and children older than six. The dosage is 5 mg daily for children 2 to 6 years of age.
Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed Claritin tablets, there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on yourbody’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.
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Book an Appointment| Cabergoline | Bromocriptine |
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| Formula: C26H37N5O2 | Formula: C32H40BrN5O5 |
| Molecular Weight: 451.6 g/mol | Molar mass: 654.595 g/mol |
| Elimination half-life: 63–69 hours (estimated) | Elimination half-life: 12-14 hours |
| Cabergoline is an ergot derivative | Bromocriptine is an ergoline derivative |
| Cabergoline is used to treat various forms of medical conditions caused by the development of too much of the hormone prolactin. | Used in the treatment of pituitary tumors, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Parkinson's disease, hyperprolactinemia, and, as an adjunct, type 2 diabetes. |
This drug is an antihistamine that treats symptoms of "hay fever" and other allergies, such as scratching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It is also used to alleviate hives from scratching.
Compared to Claritin, Zyrtec has a faster onset of action and, according to one clinical trial, could be more effective than Claritin in reducing allergy symptoms. Cetirizine, Zyrtec's active ingredient, has been shown to cause more drowsiness than loratadine, however.
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Some of the common side effects of Claritin are:
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