It is similar to other second-generation antihistamines including loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra) and azelastine (Astelin). (snackroots.com)
Sedaghat suggests taking a second-generation OTC antihistamine that's less likely to cause drowsiness, such as fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine, or cetirizine (Zyrtec). (snackroots.com)
Studies indicate that cetirizine is on par with or even more effective than conventional dosages of other antihistamines like ebastine, fexofenadine, loratadine, and mizolastine in adults with allergic disorders. (buoyhealth.com)
Oral antihistamines such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), and fexofenadine (Allegra) have been on store shelves for years. (medscape.com)
A 24-hour over-the-counter antihistamine like loratadine and pseudoephedrine (Claritin) , cetirizine (Zyrtec) , or fexofenadine (Allegra) , or a short-acting allergy medication like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching and discomfort, says Sarina Elmariah, MD, PhD , a board-certified dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. (everydayhealth.com)
History or evidence of allergy or hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine, Loratadine, Levocetirizine, Cetirizine, Hydroxyzine or any piperidine derivative drugs or any of the excipients of this product. (who.int)
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritin (loratadine) are antihistamines used to treat allergy symptoms, such as itching, hives, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites. (snackroots.com)
Cetirizine and loratadine are the most commonly prescribed second-generation antihistamines for treating allergy symptoms. (buoyhealth.com)
Both cetirizine and loratadine are second-generation antihistamines that block histamine receptors to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose. (buoyhealth.com)
Cetirizine has shown effectiveness comparable to or greater than other antihistamines in treating allergic disorders in adults and children . (buoyhealth.com)
Studies found loratadine significantly more effective than placebo and comparable to other antihistamines like terfenadine in relieving seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. (buoyhealth.com)
People commonly use antihistamines to treat allergy symptoms, with cetirizine and loratadine being two of the most popular options. (buoyhealth.com)
As a second-generation antihistamine, cetirizine is known to be less likely to induce sleepiness than some other antihistamines like Benadryl. (buoyhealth.com)
As a "non-sedating" antihistamine, loratadine causes less (but still significant, in some cases) sedation and psychomotor retardation than the older antihistamines, because it penetrates the blood/brain barrier less. (wikipedia.org)
Loratadine, sold under the brand name Claritin among others, is a medication used to treat allergies. (wikipedia.org)
Antihistamine5
Cetirizine is a non-sedating antihistamine. (snackroots.com)
Loratadine belongs to the antihistamine group and works by blocking histamine released by the body during an allergic reaction. (buoyhealth.com)
Loratadine is a tricyclic antihistamine, which acts as a selective inverse agonist of peripheral histamine H1 receptors. (wikipedia.org)
Schering-Plough developed loratadine as part of a quest for a potential blockbuster drug: a nonsedating antihistamine. (wikipedia.org)
By the time Schering submitted the drug to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval, the agency had already approved a competitor's nonsedating antihistamine, terfenadine (trade name Seldane), and, therefore, put loratadine on a lower priority. (wikipedia.org)
Previous research suggested that levocetirizine is less sedating than cetirizine, and that 2.5 mg of levocetirizine is equivalent to 5 mg of cetirizine. (snackroots.com)
levocetirizine is the R-enantiomer of cetirizine, and the investigators hypothesized that it would be more potent. (snackroots.com)
Loratadine is indicated for the symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis), urticaria (hives), chronic idiopathic urticaria, and other skin allergies. (wikipedia.org)
Randomized, placebo-controlled study of cetirizine and loratadine in children with seasonal allergic rhinitis. (nih.gov)
Sleepiness1
Limit drinking alcohol while you are taking loratadine: It may increase your chance of side effects such as sleepiness. (snackroots.com)
Medication2
See below for the efficacy comparisons between cetirizine and loratadine, revealing notable differences that could sway medication selection. (buoyhealth.com)
Loratadine is available as a generic medication. (wikipedia.org)
Clinically2
This had clinically significant effects in controlled trials of 10 mg loratadine treatment. (wikipedia.org)
Cetirizine worked faster and was more effective overall at controlling symptoms. (buoyhealth.com)
Cetirizine worked faster and was more effective overall at controlling allergy symptoms than loratadine in one study. (buoyhealth.com)
Dosage1
This guide examines the key similarities and differences between cetirizine and loratadine in terms of efficacy, side effects, dosage, and cost. (buoyhealth.com)
Substances that act as inhibitors of the CYP3A4 enzyme such as ketoconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine, and furanocoumarin derivatives (found in grapefruit) lead to increased plasma levels of loratadine - that is, more of the drug was present in the bloodstream than typical for a dose. (wikipedia.org)
Loratadine operates by reducing the effects of histamine in the body. (buoyhealth.com)
Compatible1
Loratadine is usually compatible with breastfeeding (classified category L-2 - probably compatible, by the American Academy of Pediatrics). (wikipedia.org)
Shows1
Loratadine also shows anti-inflammatory properties independent of H1 receptors. (wikipedia.org)