Claritin
Claritin (active ingredient - Loratadine). Available in two forms: adult - pills, children - syrup (generally a favorite medicinal form of the American Pharmacists).
Indication: seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, dermatitis, allergic reactions to insect bites, pseudoallergy reactions, allergic pruritic dermatitis, chronic eczema.
Dosage: Adults and children over 12 years - 1 tablet or 2 teaspoons of syrup per day, children from 2 to 12 - half a tablet or one teaspoon of syrup per day, but if a child is tall and big (weighs over 30 kg), then he can take “adult” dose, even despite the fact that “over the years did not come out.” The drug takes effect within half an hour after administration and is effective for 24 hours.
Side effects in rare cases - dry mouth and vomiting. Manufacturer proudly notes that Claritin, unlike most other antihistamines, has no inhibitory effect on the nervous system and does not cause drowsiness, and in addition, non-addictive and does not increase the effect of alcohol, which again is typical for only a few allergy medications. (However, probably no reason to mix down pill of Claritin wine, beer or, ofcourse, any strong alcohol drinc)
Contraindications are limited loratadine intolerance or allergy to it. Both are rare.
During pregnancy Claritin appointed only for health reasons. You can not take it and during breastfeeding, as it seeps in human milk and allocated to him.
Before you buy Claritin (like any other anti-allergies drugs) - you should consult with your doctor.
The drug continued to be available only by prescription in the US until it went off patent in 2002. It was then immediately approved for over-the-counter sales (including internet drug stores).