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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Benadryl and several medications.Benadryl vs. ClaritinBenadryl is a first-generation antihistamine. Claritin (loratadine) is a newer, second-generation antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines are often called nonsedating antihistamines because they’re less likely to cause sleepiness than first-generation antihistamines.Both Benadryl and Claritin are over-the-counter (OTC) medications.UsesOral Benadryl products are approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and symptoms of the common cold, such as sneezing and a runny nose. Topical Benadryl products are approved for decreasing pain and itchy skin resulting from hives, insect bites, and other causes.Claritin is approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies.Drug formsBenadryl comes in many different forms, including:oral tabletsoral liquid-filled capsules (liqui-gels)oral chewable tabletsoral liquid solutiontopical creamtopical geltopical spraytopical stickOral Benadryl products are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. Topical products are typically used up to four times daily.Claritin is also available in many different forms, including:oral tabletsorally disintegrating tabletsoral liquid-filled capsules (liqui-gels)oral liquid syrupClaritin tablets, liquid-filled capsules, and syrup are taken once daily. The orally disintegrating tablets are used either once daily or twice daily.Side effects and risksBenadryl and Claritin have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Below are examples of these side effects.* Both Benadryl and Claritin can cause sleepiness, but it’s much more common in people who take Benadryl.EffectivenessBenadryl and Claritin are both effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, and for treating hives or itchy skin. However, Benadryl isn’t usually a first-choice treatment for these conditions due to its risk of side effects such as sleepiness.Claritin and other second-generation antihistamines are usually preferred.CostsBenadryl and Claritin are both brand-name OTC products. Claritin usually costs more than Benadryl.Both of these products have store-brand versions. Store brands are usually cheaper than the brand-name versions.Benadryl vs. ZyrtecBenadryl is a first-generation antihistamine. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is a newer, second-generation antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines are often called nonsedating antihistamines because they’re less likely to cause sleepiness than first-generation antihistamines.Both Benadryl and Zyrtec are OTC medications.UsesOral Benadryl products are approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and symptoms of the common cold, such as sneezing and a runny nose. Topical Benadryl products are approved for decreasing pain and itchy skin due to hives, insect bites, and other causes.Zyrtec is approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies.Drug formsBenadryl is available in many different forms, including:oral tabletsoral liquid-filled capsules (liqui-gels)oral chewable tabletsoral liquid solutiontopical creamtopical
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