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What is difference between allegra require a prescription while Claritin can be bought over the counter you believe they are in the same drug category and contain similar ingredients?
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∙ 15y ago
Claritin (loratadine) and Allegra (fexofenadine) are both in the 2nd generation antihistamine category, so you are correct - they are both in the same drug category. Loratadine, however, has applied and has bee approved by the FDA for over the counter sales while fexofenadine has not. This is why you can buy Claritin, but not Allegra, over the counter. It is all a matter of approval, not drug type.
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