Two of the biggies are Zyrtec and Claritin — over-the-counter drugs have been helping folks with seasonal allergies for years. But which is right for you? And it matters, because although Zyrtec ...

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In the United States, loratadine (Claritin and Alavert) and cetirizine (Zyrtec) have been the major antihistamine entrants into the OTC market. Importantly, these brands have been well received by ...

Anti-histamines combined with a decongestant are usually marked with a "D." Claritin-D, Allegra-D, and Zyrtec-D all contain a decongestant called pseudoephedrine, the same active ingredient that ...

Antihistamines — like Claritin, Allegra, or Zyrtec — can reduce most of these allergy symptoms and will likely be your first option. However, if nasal congestion or a stuffy nose is one of ...

Getty Images Antihistamine pills like Zyrtec, Claritin or Allegra are more effective than topical creams, as they calm the body’s overall immune response.