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looking for the right antihistimine

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mouses · 23/01/2014 12:12

hi if any one can help,

im looking for an antihistamine best suited to help me with pet allergies, I have dust allergy too, also some foods.

not sure if there is one for certain allergies, was going to try clarityn but wanted to ask if the was a better one?

thanks

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ilovepowerhoop · 23/01/2014 12:22

loratidine or cetirizine could help. Dh takes a daily loratidine tablet due to allergies. Dont buy branded as they are more expensive for the same product

mouses · 23/01/2014 12:27

is it prescription or over counter please?
ive seen Benadryl plus for dust pet and congestion - no good? or should I be looking for something containing cetirizine
thanks

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ilovepowerhoop · 23/01/2014 14:31

You can buy them over the counter. the plain unbranded ones have the same active ingredients as the branded

ilovepowerhoop · 23/01/2014 14:49

have just checked what the benadryl plus contains and it has a different antihistamine plus a decongestant so is different to the 2 I suggested. all you can do is try it and see if it helps

mouses · 23/01/2014 15:18

thanks for your help

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