What is the chemical formula for Claritin?
C22H23ClN2O2
Loratadine/Formula
Is generic loratadine the same as Claritin?
Claritin, on the other hand, is known by the generic name of loratadine. It is also used to treat allergy symptoms but has a much slower onset of action than Zyrtec—around 3 hours. It is less likely to cause sedation and can be taken for seasonal or perennial allergies.
What is the composition of loratadine?
Each tablet contains 10 mg loratadine. Excipients with known effect: Each tablet also contains 78.25mg lactose monohydrate. White to off-white, round, uncoated tablets debossed with “R” on one side and “10” on the other.
What medicines contain loratadine?
Common brands containing loratadine: Alavert. Claritin. Store brands (ex. Walmart’s “Equate” store brand or CVS Health’s store brand)
Is there a generic version of Claritin D?
Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.
What is generic for Claritin D?
About Claritin-D It is available over-the-counter and as generic loratadine/pseudoephedrine. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Claritin-D is around $15.98, 49% off the average retail price of $31.47.
Where is loratadine manufactured?
Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
What is difference between Claritin and Claritin D?
Claritin blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin rashes. A difference is that Claritin D contains a decongestant and is also used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
Is there a prescription form of Claritin D?
Claritin D is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies causing sneezing, runny or stuffy nose as well as nasal congestion. Claritin D may be used alone or with other medications. Claritin D belongs to a class of drugs called Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos.
What is a substitute for Claritin D?
What is equivalent to Claritin-D? Claritin-D works similarly to other antihistamines and decongestant drugs. Some examples of other allergy medications that contain an antihistamine and decongestant include Zyrtec-D (cetirizine/pseudoephedrine) and Allegra-D (fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine).
What are the active ingredients in Allegra D?
ALLEGRA-D 24 HOUR Extended-Release Tablets contain 180 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride for immediate release and 240 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride for extended release.