Allergy products (Antihistamines)
Overview: An ANTIHISTAMINE is a drug that can relieve allergy symptoms. These symptoms may include coughing, itching, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Effects can include relief from runny or itchy noses or eyes.
ANTIHISTAMINES can also help treat motion sickness and hives, as well as sleep disorders. You should be aware that they can also cause drowsiness in some people.
ANTIHISTAMINES work by blocking the body's reaction to irritating substances.
What Thielen Student Health Center Can Do For You: The healthcare professionals at Thielen Student Health Center can help you choose an appropriate product for your symptoms.
ANTIHISTAMINE PRODUCTS available over the counter will include 1 or more of the following ingredients:
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Chlorpheneramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
Loratadine (Claritin or Alavert)
Citirizine (Zyrtec)
ANTIHISTAMINE PRODUCTS available by prescription will include 1 or more of the following ingredients:
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Last update: 28 May 2008
For more information, please contact:
Iowa State University
Thielen Student Health Center
515-294-5801
