Allegra Hives is a new OTC medicine which is currently very hard to get in my area. I spoke to a pharmacist to see what the difference is in the two medicines. I was told "they are the same". Then, why is one called Allegra and the other one is called Allegra Hives?
Allegra vs. Allegra Hives?
Question posted by bonnyo1 on 30 July 2022
Last updated on 8 August 2022 by jordge
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jordge
8 Aug 2022
Comparison of both:
Allegra can be considered safer than older antihistamines. According to a review of second-generation antihistamines, Allegra was found to be comparable to drugs like Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Claritin (loratadine) for treating allergic rhinitis.
Doctors usually prescribe antihistamines as a first course of treatment for hives. Acute cases can generally be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl, Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), and Zyrtec (cetirizine).
masso
31 July 2022
Click on the link for a full comparison between both meds:
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