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Brand name:
Claritin
Pronounced: CLAR-i-tin
Generic name: Loratadine
Other brand name: Alavert, Children's Dimetapp ND, Triaminic AllerChews
What this drug is used for
These products are antihistamines that relieve the sneezing, runny nose, stuffiness, itching, and watery eyes caused by hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies. These drugs work by blocking the action of histamine, a natural substance in the body that is released by the immune system during an allergic reaction.