Alavert Allergy & Sinus - Worked As Good As Claritin
Written: Apr 02 '06 (Updated Oct 12 '08)
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Pros: relieved my allergy symptoms, costs less than claritin
Cons: contains less loratadine than claritin
The Bottom Line: If your allergies respond to a lower dose of loratadine than what's in Claritin, you might be able to save money and relieve those symptoms by taking Alavert instead.
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It happened that last weekend my allergies kicked into high gear. I went through the drawers in my bathroom and the medicine cabinet looking for Claritin Allergy 24-Hour Redi-Tabs but it was nowhere to be found. With rural living, the nearest drugstore was a bit of a hike and I didn’t feel like trying it with a sinus headache. In addition, I had the usual clear runny nose, itchy watery eyes and sneezing which usually accompanies allergy flare-ups I get.
What I did find in my husband’s medicine cabinet was Alavert Allergy & Sinus. Since I really didn’t want to take cold medicine - my only other alternative - I decided to give Alavert Allergy & Sinus a try.
I was surprised at how well the Alavert Allergy & Sinus worked. My sinuses cleared up and my headache was gone without also taking Advil or another pain reliever. I didn’t get the least bit drowsy all day, nor did I get a feeling of being "disconnected" the way I have with other non-drowsy decongestants. The relief from my allergy symptoms lasted all day and I didn’t need another dosage until I woke up the following morning. Even then, my symptoms had decreased enough so that I didn’t feel the need to take any more.
The main reason Alavert Allergy & Sinus worked as well as Claritin Allergy 24-Hour Redi-Tabs is that they contain the same main ingredient for combating allergy symptoms, loratadine. However, Alavert Allergy & Sinus contains half the amount of loratadine in each tablet, meaning I would have to take two of them to get the same dosage as what’s contained in Claritin I usually rely on. Alavert Allergy & Sinus also contains 120 mg of pseudoephedrine sulfate which acts as a nasal decongestant. While I would feel comfortable taking two tablets to get the dosage of loratadine up to the level I’ve had in Claritin, I don’t know if that’s also a safe level of pseudoephedrine sulfate.
Would it be worth it to purchase Alavert Allergy & Sinus instead of Claritin? 20 tablets of Claritin 24 Hour Allergy from drugstore.com is $18.99. 24 tablets of Alavert Allergy & Sinus from drugstore.com is $14.99. It does cost a lot less, providing I only need the dose of loratadine in one tablet. If I felt the need to take two, it would end up being more expensive.
I’ll probably keep both around from now on and try to use Alavert Allergy & Sinus if my allergy symptoms don’t seem quite that bad. It’s definitely more cost-effective than Claritin. However, those times when I need a larger dosage of medication, I would trust Claritin more than taking two tablets of Alavert Allergy & Sinus.
Directions: Do not divide, crush, chew or dissolve the tablet. Adults and children 12 years and older take 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12, ask a doctor before taking. Patients with liver or kidney disease should also consult with a doctor before taking.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Loratadine 5mg (Antihistamine), Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 120 mg (Nasal decongestant)
Inactive Ingredients: Croscarmellose Sodium, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Hypromellose, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Ink, Povidone, Titanium Dioxide
Warnings
Do not use
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not use more than directed. Taking more than recommended may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs and seek medical help right away, if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever, or if nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
This medicine is approved for purchase with a FSA (flexible spending account).
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