Comparing Allegra-D 24 Hour vs Claritin-D
Allegra-D 24 Hour | Claritin-D |
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Allegra-D 24 Hour (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine) | Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Allegra-D 24 Hour may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion. Claritin-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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More about Allegra-D 24 Hour (fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine) | More about Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Allegra-D 24 Hour has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Claritin-D has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 72 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Allegra-D 24 Hour side effects in more detail. |
See also: Claritin-D side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other fexofenadine / pseudoephedrine brands include: Allegra-D 12 Hour, Allegra-D 12 Hour Allergy & Congestion, Allegra-D 24 Hour Allergy & Congestion | Other loratadine / pseudoephedrine brands include: Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus, AllerClear D-24 Hour, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Allergy Relief D 24 Hour, Allergy Relief D12, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour View more | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
14.4 hours |
18 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 294 drugs are known to interact with Allegra-D 24 Hour:
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A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Claritin-D:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
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November 14, 1994 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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