Comparing Allegra vs Claritin-D 24 Hour
| Allegra (fexofenadine) | Claritin-D 24 Hour (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) |
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| Allegra (fexofenadine) | Claritin-D 24 Hour (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies. Allegra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion. Claritin-D 24 Hour may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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| More about Allegra (fexofenadine) | More about Claritin-D 24 Hour (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Allegra has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 96 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Claritin-D 24 Hour has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Allegra side effects |
View all Claritin-D 24 Hour side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other fexofenadine brands include: Allegra Allergy, Allegra Hives, Allegra ODT, Aller-Ease | 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, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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14 hours |
18 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 115 drugs are known to interact with Allegra:
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Claritin-D 24 Hour:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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July 25, 1996 |
August 23, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 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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