The Claratyne® Difference
Compare Claratyne® to other leading allergy brands. Claratyne® is the world’s #1 over-the-counter oral antihistamine brand1.
FEATURES |  | Telfast® | Zyrtec® | |
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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 ( Hives ) | | | | |
Treatment of | Seasonal Hayfever | | | |
Year Round Allergies (pet dander, mould , dust) | | | | |
Format | Available in Tablet Format | | | |
1. Nicholas Hall’s global CHC database, DB6, 2019
Compare Children's Claratyne® to other leading allergy brands. Children's Claratyne® is the #1 children's antihistamine brand in Australia1.
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FEATURES |
 Syrups |
Chewable Tablets |
Telfast® Oral Liquid Kids |
Zyrtec® Kids Drops |
Zyrtec® Kids Liquid |
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Loratadine |
Loratadine |
Fexofenadine |
Cetirizine |
Cetirizine |
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Age Indication From |
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2 years |
6 months for hives , |
1 year |
2 years |
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1. IQVIA National Pharmacy and Grocery OTC Children’s Antihistamine 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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