Claritin forms

Loratadine, sold under the brand name Claritin it’s used for:

-firstly it can used for treatment of allergic rhinitis

-secondly it can used as anti allergic and this is the common use.

more over this includes allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and hives

but it’s also available in combination with pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, known as loratadine/pseudoephedrine but you can take it by mouth.^[1]

As a result it consider as the most popular anti-histamine product although there is a high competition in this market.

chloropheneramine hydrate for example is the cheapest product.

there for Common side effects include sleepiness, dry mouth and headache.^[1]

Claritin side effect

while Serious side effects are rare and include allergic reactions, seizures, and liver problems.^[2] 

But use during pregnancy appears to be safe but has not been well studied.^[3]

most importantly It is not recommended in children less than two years old But it is in the second-generation antihistamine family of medication.^[1]

However Loratadine was patented in 1980 and came to market in 1988 But It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines,

the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.^[5]

Loratadine is available as a generic medication.^[1]

The wholesale cost in the developing world is about US$0.01 to 0.06 per dose as of 2015.^[6] In the United States, it is available over the counter.^[1]   

In addition to that, it’s the most popular over the counter product.

simply, claritin anti-histamine is one of the top products.