The Claratyne® Difference

CLARATYNE®

Compare Claratyne® to other leading allergyX allergy
An exaggerated response of the immune system to a substance that is ordinarily harmless. brands. Claratyne® is the world’s #1 over-the-counter oral antihistamineX antihistamine
Medication that relieves symptoms of sneezing, itching and runny nose by blocking histamine receptors. brand¹.

FEATURES			Telfast®	Zyrtec®
Active Ingredient		Loratadine	Fexofenadine	Cetirizine
Benefit	Fast Acting
	Non-Drowsy
	24h Relief		depends on product
Symptom Relief	Sneezing
	Runny Nose
	Watery, Itchy Eyes
	Itchy Skin (HivesX Hives Hives (also called urticaria) are itchy, swollen, red bumps or welts on the skin that appear as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears. )
Treatment of	Seasonal Hayfever
Treatment of	Year Round Allergies (pet dander, mouldX mould Parasitic, microscopic fungi (like Alternaria) that float in the air like pollen. Mould spores are a common trigger for allergies and can be found in damp areas, such as the basement or bathroom, as well as outdoors in grass, leaf piles, hay, mulch or under mushrooms. , dust)
Format	Available in Tablet Format

1. Nicholas Hall’s global CHC database, DB6, 2019

CHILDREN’S CLARATYNE®

Compare Children's Claratyne® to other leading allergyX allergy
An exaggerated response of the immune system to a substance that is ordinarily harmless. brands. Children's Claratyne® is the #1 children's antihistamineX antihistamine
Medication that relieves symptoms of sneezing, itching and runny nose by blocking histamine receptors. brand in Australia¹.

FEATURES		Syrups	Chewable Tablets	Telfast® Oral Liquid Kids	Zyrtec® Kids Drops	Zyrtec® Kids Liquid
Active Ingredient		Loratadine	Loratadine	Fexofenadine	Cetirizine	Cetirizine
Age Indication From		1 year	2 years	6 months for hivesX hives Hives (also called urticaria) are itchy, swollen, red bumps or welts on the skin that appear as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears. , 2 years for hayfever	1 year	2 years
Benefit	Fast Acting
	Non-Drowsy
	24h Relief
Symptom Relief	Sneezing
	Runny Nose
	Watery, Itchy Eyes
	Itchy Skin (HivesX Hives Hives (also called urticaria) are itchy, swollen, red bumps or welts on the skin that appear as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears. )
Treatment of	Seasonal Hayfever
Treatment of	Year Round Allergies (pet dander, mouldX mould Parasitic, microscopic fungi (like Alternaria) that float in the air like pollen. Mould spores are a common trigger for allergies and can be found in damp areas, such as the basement or bathroom, as well as outdoors in grass, leaf piles, hay, mulch or under mushrooms. , dust)

1. IQVIA National Pharmacy and Grocery OTC Children’s AntihistamineX Antihistamine
Medication that relieves symptoms of sneezing, itching and runny nose by blocking histamine receptors. Sales MAT 13/02/2021

References

Department of Health. Therapeutic Goods Administration. Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods – public ARTG summaries. Available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/australian-register-therapeutic-goods Accessed February 2021.
Claratyne (Loratadine) Full PI. (2014). eMIMS. Retrived from: https://www.emims.com.au/ . Accessed February 2021.
Zyrtec (Cetirizine hydrochloride) Full PI. (2019). eMIMS. Retrived from: https://www.emims.com.au/ . Accessed February 2021.
Telfast (Fexofenadine hydrochloride) Full PI. (2019). eMIMS. Retrived from: https://www.emims.com.au/ . Accessed February 2021.

Comparison based on selected attributes. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. It’s always important to seek advice from your health professional to determine which medication is right for you.

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