The Claratyne® Difference
Compare Claratyne® to other leading allergy brands.
FEATURES |  | Telfast® | Zyrtec® | DesonexTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active Ingredient | Loratadine | Fexofenadine | Cetirizine | Desloratadine | |
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 | | depends on product | | |
Year Round Allergies (pet dander, mould , dust) |
| depends on product | | | |
Format | Available in Tablet Format | | | | |
Compare Children's Claratyne® to other leading allergy brands. Children's Claratyne® is the #1 children's antihistamine brand in Australia1.
FEATURES |
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| Telfast® Oral Liquid Kids | Zyrtec® Kids Drops | Zyrtec® Kids Liquid | Zyrtec ® Kids Chewable Tablets | |
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Active Ingredient | Loratadine | Loratadine | Desloratadine | Fexofenadine | Cetirizine | Cetirizine | Cetirizine | |
Age Indication From | 1 year | 2 years | 6 months for hives , 1 year for hayfever & allergy | 6 months for hives, | 1 year | 1 year | 6 years | |
Benefit | Fast Acting | | | | | | | |
Non-Drowsy | | | | | ||||
24h Relief | | | | |||||
Symptom Relief | Sneezing | | | | | | | |
Runny Nose | | | | | | | | |
Watery, Itchy Eyes | | | | | | | | |
Itchy Skin (Hives) | | | | | | | | |
Treatment of | Seasonal Hayfever | | | | | | | |
Year Round Allergies (pet dander, mould , dust) | | | | | | | |
Syrups
DES Syrup
1. IQVIA National Pharmacy and Grocery OTC Children’s Antihistamine Sales MAT July 2023
References
- Department of Health. Therapeutic Goods Administration. Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods – public ARTG summaries. Available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/artg Accessed May 2023.
- Bayer. Claratyne Tablet (Loratadine) Product labels. Retrieved from: https://www.claratyne.com.au/ Accessed May 2023.
- Bayer. Children’s Claratyne Chewable Tablet (Loratadine) Product labels. Retrieved from: https://www.claratyne.com.au/ Accessed May 2023.
- Bayer. Children’s Claratyne Syrup (Loratadine) Product labels. Retrieved from: https://www.claratyne.com.au/ Accessed May 2023.
- Bayer. Children’s ClaratyneDES Syrup (Desloratadine) Product labels. Retrieved from: https://www.claratyne.com.au/ Accessed May 2023.
- Bayer. Desonex Tablet (Desloratadine) Product labels. Retrieved from: https://www.nasonexallergy.com.au/products/desonex-40-tablets Accessed May 2023.
- Johnson & Johnson Pacific. Zyrtec (Cetirizine hydrochloride) Full PI. (2019). eMIMS. Retrieved from: https://www.emims.com.au/ . Accessed May 2023.
- Johnson & Johnson Pacific. Zyrtec Kids Range Product labels. Retrieved from: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/ Accessed May 2023.
- Sanofi Consumer Healthcare. Telfast (Fexofenadine hydrochloride) Full PI. (2021) CMI (2021). Retrieved from: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/artg. Accessed May 2023.
Comparison based on selected attributes. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. It’s always important to seek advice from your health professional to determine which medication is right for you.
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