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Claritin vs. Claritin-D

Loratadine (Claritin) is an over-the-counter antihistamine for adults and kids. It helps relieve allergy symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. This allergy medication is taken by mouth, usually once a day. It comes as different formulations, including regular tablets, chewable tablets, and a liquid. Loratadine (Claritin) is a non-drowsy allergy medication because it's less likely to make you sleepy. Other side effects can include headache and feeling tired. Loratadine (Claritin) is available as a brand-name and generic.

• Short-term relief of allergy symptoms (runny nose, itchy nose or throat, itchy or watery eyes)

• Headache (12%)
• Sleepiness (8%)
• Feeling tired (4%)
• Dry mouth (3%)

• Sleepiness
• Accidentally taking too much medication
• Caution use in people with phenylketonuria (PKU) - chewable tablets and orally disintegrating tablets

Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) is an over-the-counter medication that's used to relieve allergies and congestion. It's available as a 24-hour tablet that's taken once per day and a 12-hour tablet that's taken twice per day. Possible side effects include headache, dry mouth, drowsiness, and difficulty sleeping. There are lower-cost generic and brand versions of the medication available. You can find Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) at the pharmacy counter (or behind the counter).

Short-term relief of allergy symptoms:

• Runny nose
• Itchy nose or throat
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Stuffy nose
• Nasal congestion
• Sinus congestion or pressure

• Headache (25%)

• Fast heart rate and high blood pressure
• Possible drowsiness
• Worsening of medical conditions
• Accidental overdose