Recent news on Claritin

Oprah Dr Mehmet Oz Tell You How to Get Rid of Your Nasal Allergies ...  -  25 May 2007
DentalPlans.com,An Oprah staffer gave the "nose bidet" a try and says she is now allergy free. Move over Claritin, Oprah has just bumped you to the back of the line!

Allergy agony  -  25 May 2007
Napa Valley Register,Posner said prescription medications with the fewest side effects include Loratidine, Claritin and Alavert. Zaditor eyedrops, formerly available only when

Drug Wars at the Big-Box Stores  -  May 23, 2007
BusinessWeekIn 2004, when the patent for the popular allergy drug Claritin expired, 20 pills of the generic version sold anywhere from $10 to $30, depending on the

Try soothing soaks for skin irritation  -  May 22, 2007
Chicago Daily Southtown,Use the hydrocortisone ointment as directed and add an antihistamine, such as Claritin or Benadryl, for the itching. If these measures are not successful,

Don't suffer sneezin' season  -  May 8, 2007
Shanghai Daily,But in the years since Claritin became available without a prescription and more cheaply, insurers often have required patients to base their medication

Drug Wars At The Big-Box Stores  -  May 24, 2007
FoxReno.com,In 2004, when the patent for the popular allergy drug Claritin expired, 20 pills of the generic version sold anywhere from $10 to $30, depending on the

This Space for Sale  -  Apr 26, 2007
The Nation.,At least there was no explanation until I saw the magazine's next issue, which featured a two-page advertisement for Claritin.

Ann Curry Is Unimpressed With Dubai  -  May 11, 2007
JauntedPeter and Ann have a three minute conversation about Dubai, and by the pace of their speech, the two of them must have been backstage downing Claritin and

Key word to control allergies: `Avoid'  -  May 11, 2007
Mason City Globe Gazette,Besides avoidance — “and some people aren’t going to give up Fido� — the second best treatment for allergies is over-the-counter medicines like Claritin.

Big Brands Clueless On Site Search  -  May 1, 2007
WebProNews,Schering-Plough's Claritin displays all kinds of nice visual elements on its microsite. Those same elements vanish when one performs a search.

Nebraska Legislature passes 42 bills  -  May 10, 2007
Omaha World-Herald (subscription),Current state law allows people to buy 1.44 grams of pseudoephedrine per day - equal to five Claritin-D 24-hour tablets, or 48 Sudafed pills.

Allergy Season Is Here  -  May 9, 2007
Pittsburgh Channel.com,Claritin, an allergy drug, is an antihistamine, which means it can help runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes, but it won't do anything for the congestion

The season for sneezin'  -  May 9, 2007
Rockford Register Star,A: Most sufferers start with over-the-counter antihistamines such as Claritin or Benadryl. The next level is behind-the-counter drugs that include a

Allergies in bloom  -  Apr 25, 2007
Daily Democrat,Homeopathic remedies re-train the body, which takes more time and patience than instant relievers such as Claritin. "Everyone has their own little trick

Antihistamines, shots and nasal sprays are among hay fever ...  -  May 7, 2007
Canada.com,...-Antihistamines for mild hay fever include Claritin, Reactine, Aerius and Allegra. "Those are by far the best, because they're the newer ones,

Plan your run to cope with allergies  -  May 2, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,Antihistamines such as Claritin (loratidine), Allegra (fexofenadine) or Zyrtec (cetirizine) can block many allergy symptoms. "I'm not a fan of Benadryl

Natural remedies to fight hay fever  -  May 1, 2007
Penn Live,...been on a whole score of prescription medications, none of which really worked completely, some of which didn't work at all (Is Claritin just a placebo?

It's allergy season  -  May 1, 2007
The Capital Journal,He said he recommends Claritin the most because it is nondrowsy. "It was so safe on prescription, that's why they allowed it over the counter, and then it's

2 plead guilty in prescription drug thefts  -  May 1, 2007
NorthJersey.com,...were among several people arrested three years ago on charges of running a scheme to steal millions of dollars' worth of Viagra, Zocor and Claritin.

Breakthrough asthma drug  -  May 23, 2007
NorthJersey.com,The drug has been on the market for about four years but has yet to reach the public awareness of well-known allergy drugs like Claritin.

Liven up your backyard barbecues by adding hot outdoor electronics  -  Apr 27, 2007
Asheville Citizen-Times,Y ou know spring has finally sprung when half-price chocolate bunnies line grocery store shelves, Claritin sales climb through the roof, and pork and beans

Seasonal allergy sufferers should seek help  -  Apr 27, 2007
Purdue ExponentJay Prochnau, head of the Allergy and Asthma Department at Arnett Health Clinic, said over-the-counter medications, like Claritin, don't always work.

Pollen Count Jumps, Causes Major Allergy Symptoms  -  Apr 26, 2007
NBC 25,Right now Claritin is the only one available without a prescription. If that's doesn't work, have your physician prescribe stronger medicines, including eye

Tiger Woods diagnoses Masters finish  -  Apr 25, 2007
The Golf Blog,My allergies were pretty bad because of all of the pollen blowing out of the trees and I took the Claritin pretty good. But that's not why I lost.

Anti-meth law cuts labs found in Alabama by half  -  May 23, 2007
AL.com,The law credited with decreasing the number of labs requires stores to place pills which contain pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, such as Sudafed and Claritin

Med center has 'vending machine' for drugs  -  May 22, 2007
The Grand Rapids Press,The InstyMeds machine provides 63 prescription drugs, plus some over-the-counter medications patients can buy such as Motrin, Tylenol, Claritin,

Breakthrough drug available to treat allergy-induced asthma  -  May 22, 2007
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,The drug has been on the market for about four years but has yet to reach the public awareness of well-known allergy drugs such as Claritin.

Products may help end thumb sucking  -  May 22, 2007
The Spokesman Review,I was having problems last winter and tried Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec in succession, but all had lost their effectiveness.

Police: Stolen items were bound for eBay  -  May 21, 2007
The Evening Sun,...nine bottles of Prilosec tablets, three boxes of Zantac, six boxes of Claritin tablets, four pregnancy tests, and various skin-care products.

New drug shows promise of relief from allergic asthma  -  May 21, 2007
Macon Telegraph,The drug has been on the market for four years but has yet to reach the public awareness of well-known allergy drugs like Claritin.

Tougher laws, fewer meth labs  -  May 20, 2007
Canton Repository (subscription),Beginning last May, buying medications such as Claritin-D or Sudafed in Ohio requires you to see a pharmacist, who gives you the drug from behind the

Sneezing and wheezing  -  May 18, 2007
Belleville Intelligencer,Antihistamines for mild hay fever include Claritin, Reactine, Aerius and Allegra. Over-the-counter eye drops such as Opticrom. Prescription eye drops are

Police briefs  -  May 16, 2007
Hagerstown Morning Herald,Maurice A. Richardson, 36, of 1623 Northwick Road, was carrying Claritin and other nonprescription drugs, Waynesboro police said in a news release.

Spring literally takes my breath away  -  May 15, 2007
New York Daily News,Between sneezes, I'm still trying to figure out how gaining 40 pounds on Zyrtec is better for the heart than Claritin-D. When I take my kid to school in the

Word of Mouth the #1 Influence on Business Buying Decisions  -  May 14, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Mutual 9 Canon 10 Time 10 Acura 9 Claritin 7 American 10 Samsung Warner 10 Merck Express 8 Blue Cross 9 Visa 10 Wachovia The research also established a

Allergies stalk Utahns; here's what you can do  -  May 12, 2007
Salt Lake Tribune,For the average person, allergies are simply a nuisance that can be treated with over-the-counter medications such as Claritin or Benadryl, or prescription

To sneeze or not to sneeze  -  May 11, 2007
Pinnacle News,There are dozens of over-the-counter drugs that can treat allergy symptoms, such as Claritin-D or Sudafed, Torrano said, and in the more severe cases,

East Stroudsburg doctor warns of earlier allergy season, more ...  -  May 9, 2007
Pocono Record,..."Although all antihistamines cause drowsiness, some, such as Claritin, are less likely to cause side-effects than Benadryl, but unfortunately do not work as

Heat, drought produce bumper crop of pollen, clobbering allergy ...  -  May 9, 2007
San Jose Mercury News,The pollen-sensitive can turn to an array of treatments that escalate in potency: over-the-counter antihistamines, such as Claritin,

Warm breezes bring allergy sneezes this time of year  -  May 8, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle,Since then, it's been steady doses of Claritin-D for Haugnes, who said she's tried everything from acupuncture to Ayurvedic medicine, including rinsing her

Allergies in bloom  -  26 Apr 2007
Daily Democrat,Homeopathic remedies re-train the body, which takes more time and patience than instant relievers such as Claritin. "Everyone has their own little trick

Tiger Woods diagnoses Masters finish  -  26 Apr 2007
The Golf Blog,My allergies were pretty bad because of all of the pollen blowing out of the trees and I took the Claritin pretty good. But that's not why I lost.

SNEEZE Season  -  26 Apr 2007
Connecticut Post,Aferzon said the next step after avoidance is taking over-thecounter medications, such as Claritin or Benadryl and, if that doesn't work, you may want to

Marina Maher Communications Announces Multiple Senior-level Hires ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Joanne has worked on numerous blockbuster brands including Lexapro and Claritin, and has led efforts for FDA approvals. She also has significant experience

Tiger gets tips for Oakmont  -  Apr 25, 2007
Los Angeles Daily News,My allergies were pretty bad because of all of the pollen blowing out of the trees, and I took the Claritin pretty good. But that's not why I lost.

Most file taxes early  -  Apr 24, 2007
Frederick News Post (subscription),FREDERICK — Some break out their Claritin, others break out their motorcycles, but for millions of Americans, April is marked by tax day.

Ranbaxy OK'd on generic Claritin RediTabs  -  Apr 12, 2007
United Press InternationalPRINCETON, NJ, April 12 (UPI) -- Indian firm Ranbaxy said Thursday it has been approved to sell a generic version of Schering-Plough's allergy drug Claritin

It's sneezing and teary eye season again  -  Apr 23, 2007
Defiance Crescent News,Dr. John Winder, a practicing northwest Ohio allergist at the Defiance Clinic, said medications such as Claritin are safe to use for adults and children

Which antihistamine should you use?  -  Apr 18, 2007
Daytona Beach News-Journal,There the Port Orange resident was introduced to Claritin, one of several "second-generation antihistamines." Others include Alavert, Allegra and Zyrtec.

Schering-Plough's Net Rises 52%  -  Apr 19, 2007
Wall Street Journal (subscription),Schering-Plough is trying to rebuild and diversify its portfolio after relying for years on the blockbuster allergy medicine Claritin and,

SP delivers again, beating forecasts  -  Apr 20, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),Revenues from allergy drugs also gained, with Nasonex (mometasone furoateup) up 24% to $284 million, Claritin (loratadine) up 11% to $112 million and sales

Schering-Plough far exceeds predictions  -  Apr 19, 2007
commercialappeal.com (subscription),This quarter, increases in sales of Coppertone sun care products and over-the-counter drugs like anti-allergy medication Claritin were enough to overcome a

April 16: Do You Think I'm Making Meth?  -  Apr 16, 2007
Tyler Morning Telegraph,It is my understanding I can only purchase one box of 15 tablets of Claritin D at a time. Yesterday I went to get some because I have one tablet left and I

SPRING EQUALS ALLERGIES  -  Apr 18, 2007
KDUH,LORATIDINE, BETTER KNOWN AS CLARITIN, IS RECOMMENDED FOR A HOME TRIAL. "IT USED TO BE A PRESCRIPTION ITEM AND NOW IT'S OVER-THE-COUNTER," SAYS LACEY,

A is for April, Allergies and Ahh-choo!  -  Apr 2, 2007
Eden Daily News,She said the prescription drug Claritin does a good job of controlling allergy symptoms and doesn't cause drowsiness like some other medications.

THE SINGLES FILE  -  Apr 16, 2007
Washington Post,So what if she sounds like Aimee Mann in need of a Claritin? The Canadian singer is in top form on this little gem, where the melodies are melancholy and

Senate to Study Drug Changes for Medicare  -  Apr 17, 2007
Canton Repository (subscription),Allegra or Claritin? Lipitor or Zocor? Americans are the world’s leading purchasers of prescription drugs, but most consumers have little idea of how well

Pollen, asthma make exercising a challenge  -  Apr 15, 2007
FayObserver.com,Fishman likes loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) and cromolyn sodium (NasalCrom). For more-bothersome symptoms, consult your doctor.

Were Mucinex's Sales Goosed by FDA Lobbying?  -  Apr 9, 2007
Brandweek Magazine,It is now in a four-way fight for the category, behind Schering-Plough's Claritin D at $132 million, McNeil/J&J's Benadryl at $128 million,

Wisconsin allergy sufferers should brace for the worst  -  Apr 8, 2007
The Reporter,Claritin or its generic equivalent Loratidine are recommended by Mike Anderson, a County Market pharmacist in Stevens Point. "Probably the best treatment is

Allergy sufferers seek relief  -  Apr 8, 2007
News-Review,Schreiner recommends taking Claritin, an over-the-counter medicine, and for nasal symptoms, nasal steroids work best, he said. Chou suggests Claritin and

Allergy Medicine's Sexual Side Effects  -  Apr 13, 2007
FitSugar.com,The "D" in Claritin D and Allegra D stands for decongestant, but you can buy them "D" free, which will help your dryness situation greatly.

Springtime allergies pester pollen-prone  -  Apr 4, 2007
SUU Journal Online,LeBaron said she uses Claritin D to help with her allergy symptoms. "For a long time I didn't do anything about my allergies until last year," she said.

India's Ranbaxy gets US okay for antihistamine tablets  -  Apr 12, 2007
ReutersRanbaxy's Loratadine tablets are bioequivalent to Claritin Reditabs of Schering Plough Healthcare Products, the US over-the-counter and consumer products

Lexington #52 on Top 100 Worst Cities for Allergies  -  Apr 12, 2007
WTVQ,Loratadine, commonly called Claritin at your drugstore, is the only over-the-counter medication for allergy symptoms that does not make you drowsy.

Spring Fever causes distraction and allergies among students and ...  -  Apr 3, 2007
Kansas State Collegian,In the meantime, Badders said she frequently dispenses antihistamines like Claritin and Benadryl for seasonal allergy symptoms, which include runny noses,

Wine gives me a headache — are sulfites to blame?  -  Apr 12, 2007
Canyon Courier,If this is the case, try treating it with an anti-allergy medication such as Claritin to prevent this from flaring up. The highest-risk group are asthmatics

It’s the season for sneezin’  -  Apr 12, 2007
Milton Daily Standard,Sutton said the only over-the-counter product that fits this category is loratadine, sold under the brand name Claritin. To treat symptoms using intranasal

Local Doctor Gives Allergy-Minimizing Advice  -  Apr 12, 2007
NBC 11.com,Ko recommends Claritin or other over-the-counter medications. There are also prescription medications and allergy shots available.

Expert: Spring allergy season already at peak  -  Mar 30, 2007
The Mountain Press,People with minor symptoms can turn to a host of over-the-counter medications, including Benadryl, Alavert and Claritin. Of those, Claritin comes in a

Happy News: The Wicked Winds Of Spring  -  Mar 28, 2007
Sin Chew Daily,The newer drugs such as Claritin do not normally cause excess sedation and are an excellent choice for control of daytime symptoms.

On Call: Hay fever arrives just in time for spring  -  Apr 10, 2007
The Daily Advertiser,Benadryl, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec and Alavert are some examples. Sometimes nasal steroids such as Flonase, Nasonex, Rhinocort Aqua or Nasacort AQ can be

Don't let summer be the cause of a fashion meltdown  -  Apr 9, 2007
The Temple News Online (subscription),Flowering plants, seasonal allergies and Claritin purchases aren't the only thing on the rise this spring. So are the fashion trends.

Computer Program Hopes To Slow Meth Problem  -  Apr 9, 2007
KAIT,Beginning in 2005, all products containing pseudoephedrine like Claritin were kept behind the counters; however those who cook meth have found ways around

High Pollen Count Leads to Early Start of Allergy Season  -  Apr 5, 2007
WRAL.com,More than half of spring allergy sufferers respond well to over-the-counter medications like Benadryl and Claritin or the prescription medications such as

POLLEN: Enemy No. 1  -  Apr 4, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch,..."The nonsedating antihistamines, such as Claritin, you see it being utilized more than it is usually," said pharmacist Mark Oley at Westbury Pharmacy.

"What's Going Around"  -  Apr 4, 2007
WDBJ7.com,Dr. Moore says antihistamines like Claritin or Benadryl work well in most cases. But if the symptoms get worse or if your child develops a fever,

Antihistamines or Decongestants: Which Does What?  -  Apr 4, 2007
FitSugar.com,When you take an antihistamine (like Benadryl or Claritin), it prevents the histamine from attaching to those cells, and therefore prevents allergy symptoms

What millions of us have in common  -  Apr 4, 2007
Aurora Beacon News,Newer antihistamines such as Allegra, Claritin, Clarinex and Zyrtec are less likely to cause sedation. Nasal steroid sprays are the most effective treatment

SNIFF!KERCHOO!  -  Apr 3, 2007
New Brunswick Home News Tribune,..."Medications such as Claritin, Zyrtec and Allegra are nonsedating and very effective," said Parikh, who has been in practice for 27 years.

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