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Daily OTC Pearl: Loratadine (Alavert)

Loratadine (Alavert) is indicated for runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, sinus pressure, and nasal congestion.

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Loratadine (Alavert)

Indication: Loratadine (Alavert) is indicated for runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, sinus pressure, and nasal congestion.

Insight:

  • Alavert is an antihistamine
  • Directions: 1 tablet daily
  • Active ingredient: Loratadine 10 mg
  • Inactive ingredients: Anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn syrup solids, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starch, natural and artificial flavors, sodium bicarbonate.
  • Alavert comes in various dosage forms, such as an oral disintegrating tablet format.

Sources:

24 Hour Allergy Relief | Alavert®

DailyMed - ALAVERT ALLERGY- loratadine tablet, orally disintegrating (nih.gov)

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