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Claritin® Tolerability
and Dosing

A CLEAR CHOICE FOR TOLERABILITY AND CONVENIENCE

  • Just 1 dose can provide 24-hour allergy symptom relief1
  • Both doctors and patients agree that ease of use and once-daily dosing can enhance treatment adherence2
Significant improvements in daytime and night-time symptoms compared with cetirizine chart

Loratadine, the active ingredient in Claritin®, provides non-drowsy allergy symptom relief3

  • Significantly less sedation during the workday compared with cetirizine

*P<0.01; †P =0.02; ‡P =0.04; §P =0.01.

Adapted from Salmun et al, 2000.

A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study involving 60 patients (≥12 years) with active allergic rhinitis.

qd=once daily.

Loratadine, the active ingredient in Claritin®, has no significant effect on driving ability4

Loratadine, the active ingredient in Claritin®, has no significant effect on driving ability4

  • In a clinical study, Claritin® had no significant effect on weaving motion or deviation of speed4
  • Claritin® has no significant effects on psychometric performance4
  • Additional studies have confirmed that Claritin® has no significant effect on driving ability or psychometric performance5-7

Claritin® is acceptable for pilot use by the FAA.8

Adapted from Ramaekers et al, 1992.

A 6-way, double-blind, cross-over trial involving 16 healthy subjects (22 to 35 years).

SEM=standard error of the mean.

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Claritin® has different label warnings than competitors1,9-11

*Based on selected attributes of US OTC Drug Facts labels—when used as directed.

Claritin® is considered safe and well tolerated* with an adverse event profile similar to placebo12

Rates of adverse events reported for Claritin® in placebo-controlled AR clinical trials were similar to placebo.

*When used as directed.

AEs occurring with a frequency of >2% in placebo-controlled AR clinical trials in patients aged 12 years and older.

AEs=adverse events; AR=allergic rhinitis.

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CLARITIN® SAMPLES & COUPONS

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References: 1. Claritin® Drug Facts. NDA019658. 2. Ciprandi G. Clinical utility and patient adherence with ebastine for allergic rhinitis. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2010;4:389-395. 3. Salmun LM, Gates D, Scharf M, et al. Loratadine versus cetirizine: assessment of somnolence and motivation during the workday. Clin Ther. 2000;22(5):573-582. 4. Ramaekers JG, Uiterwijk MMC, O’Hanlon JF. Effects of loratadine and cetirizine on actual driving and psychometric test performance, and EEG during driving. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1992;42(4):363-369. 5. Verster JC, Volkerts ER. Antihistamines and driving ability: evidence from on-the-road driving studies during normal traffic. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004;92(3):294-303. doi:10.1016/S1081-1206(10)61566-9 6. Popescu F-D. H1 antihistamines and driving. J Med Life. 2008;1(3):262-268. 7. Kay GG, Harris AG. Loratadine: a non-sedating antihistamine. Review of its effects on cognition, psychomotor performance, mood and sedation. Clin Exp Allergy. 1999;29 Suppl 3:147-150. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2222.1999.0290s3147.x 8. Federal Aviation Administration. What over-the-counter (OTC) medications can I take and still be safe to fly? Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/media/OTCMedicationsforPilots.pdf 9. Zyrtec® Drug Facts. NDC 50580-726-36. 10. Allegra® Allergy Drug Facts. 11. Xyzal® Drug Facts. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://www.xyzal.com/hcp/download/DrugFactsLabel.pdf 12. Claritin®. Prescribing Information. Schering Corporation; 2000.

The Claritin® Difference vs Leading Nasal Spray Brands

    CLARITIN®

    Compare Claritin® to other leading allergy brands.1-12

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    Zyrtec®

    Allegra®

    Benadryl®

    Xyzal®

    #1 Doctor Recommended Non-Drowsy Oral Antihistamine Brand

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    Non-Drowsy

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    Available In Orally Dissolving Tablets

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    Available In Liquid Gel Form

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    Available In 24 Hour Form

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    Available In 12 Hour Form

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    Comparison based on selected attributes. Always remember to read the label.

    Zyrtec®, Allegra®, Benadryl® and Xyzal® are trademarks of their respective owners.

    References: 1. Data on file. Bayer Pharmaceuticals. 2. Claritin® Drug Facts. NDA019658. 3. Zyrtec® Drug Facts. NDA 019835. 4. Zyrtec® Drug Facts. NDA 022578. 5. Zyrtec® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.zyrtec.com/products 6. Allegra® Allergy Drug Facts. NDA 020872. 7. Allegra® Allergy website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.allegra.com/en-us/products 8. Benadryl® Drug Facts. NDC 50580-228-24. 9. Benadryl® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.benadryl.com/products 10. Xyzal® Drug Facts. NDA 209089. 11. Xyzal® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.xyzal.com/our-products/for-adults/ 12. Xyzal® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.xyzal.com/our-products/for-children/

    CLARITIN-D®

    Compare Claritin-D® to other leading allergy brands.1-7

     FEATURES

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    Flonase®*

    Nasacort®

    Comes In Convenient Oral Form

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    FDA Approved For Itchy Throat

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    FDA Approved For Itchy, Watery Eyes

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    FDA Approved For Sinus Congestion And Pressure

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    FDA Approved For Nasal Congestion

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    Available In 24 Hour Form

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    Available In 12 Hour Form

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    Non-Drowsy

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    Starts Working On Allergies With Nasal Congestion In As Little As 30 Minutes

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    Comparison based on selected attributes. Always remember to read the label.

    *Refers to Flonase® Allergy Relief and Flonase® Sensimist™ Allergy Relief Products.

    References: 1. Claritin-D® 12 Hour Drug Facts. NDA019670. 2. Flonase® Drug Facts Label. NDA205434. 3. Nasacort® Drug Facts Label. NDA020468. 4. Claritin-D® 24 Hour Drug Facts. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://www.livewell.bayer.com/deco/omr/claritind-24-hour-tablets.pdf 5. Georgitis JW, Meltzer EO, Kaliner M, Weiler J, Berkowitz R. Onset-of-action for antihistamine and decongestant combinations during an outdoor challenge. Ann Allergy Asthma lmmunol. 2000;84(4):451-459. 6. Flonase® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.flonase.com/faqs/ 7. Nasacort® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.nasacort.com/allergy-nasal-spray-nasacort-faqs/

    CHILDREN’S CLARITIN®

    Compare Children’s Claritin® to other leading children's allergy brands. Children’s Claritin® is the only brand that offers non-drowsy 24 hour allergy relief products indicated for children ages 2 and up.1-10,*

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    Children’s Zyrtec®

    Children’s Allegra®

    Children’s Benadryl®

    Children’s Xyzal®

    #1 Pediatrician Recommended Non-Drowsy Oral Antihistamine Brand

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    24-Hour, Once-A-Day Dosing

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    Non-Drowsy

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    Syrup Indicated For Ages 2+

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    Chewables Indicated For Ages 2+

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    Comparison based on selected attributes. Always remember to read the label.

    Children’s Zyrtec®, Children’s Allegra®, Children’s Benadryl®, and Children’s Xyzal® are trademarks of their respective owners.

    *Among oral products from OTC children’s brands.

    References: 1. Data on file. Bayer Pharmaceuticals. 2. Children’s Claritin® Chewables Drug Facts. NDA021891. 3. Children’s Zyrtec® Drug Facts. NDC 50580-721-05. 4. Children’s Allegra® Allergy Drug Facts. NDC 41167-4232-1. 5. Benadryl® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.benadryl.com/products/childrens-products/children-s-benadryl-chewables 6. Xyzal® Drug Facts. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://www.xyzal.com/hcp/download/DrugFactsLabel.pdf 7. Children’s Claritin® Grape Oral Drug Facts. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://www.livewell.bayer.com/deco/omr/claritin-grape-oral-solution.pdf 8. Childrens Allegra® Allergy Oral Suspension Drug Facts. NDC 41167-4244-4. 9. Benadryl® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.benadryl.com/products/childrens-benadryl-allergy-liquid 10. Zyrtec ® website. Accessed December 8, 2021. https://www.zyrtec.com/products/zyrtec-children-dissolve-tabs#directions

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