Children's Claritin® and Claritin® RediTabs® for Juniors offer non-drowsy allergy relief of sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and itchy nose or throat for kids in a variety of kid-friendly forms and flavors. Use as directed.

While all forms of Claritin and Claritin-D are safe for use by most children of certain ages, your child may prefer the two forms of Claritin that are labeled for children. They come as grape- or bubblegum-flavored chewable tablets and a grape-flavored syrup.

Norton Children's Allergy & Immunology Loratadine (Claritin) can take up to three hours to take effect and may cause minor drowsiness. Fexofenadine (Allegra) can take effect within two hours and also is completely nonsedating. All three medications last for around 24 hours.

Children's Claritin is the #1 pediatrician recommended non-drowsy oral allergy brand. 24-hour, non-drowsy indoor and outdoor allergy relief. Provides 24-hour allergy relief of runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and itchy nose or throat.

Antihistamine such as Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec (or their generic counterparts), may help if their symptoms are due to allergies, however they will not help a cough from an infection. Discuss with your doctor about the need for trialing these medicines and/ or the role of allergy testing.

What time of day should I take Claritin®? Claritin® products are non-drowsy and can be taken at any time. Do not take more than one dose every 12 hours if you are using a 12-hour product, or one dose every 24 hours if you are using a 24-hour product. Always follow the label directions.

"Children's cetirizine is approved and recommended for use in children as young as 2 years of age for allergy symptoms and hives," Dr. Adams says.

Common Claritin side effects include headache, drowsiness, and fatigue. Less commonly people may experience dry mouth, dizziness, or stomach side effects like nausea or diarrhea. Contact your healthcare provider if any Claritin side effects become too bothersome.

Claritin® products are non-drowsy and can be taken at any time.

Antihistamine such as Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec (or their generic counterparts), may help if their symptoms are due to allergies, however they will not help a cough from an infection. Discuss with your doctor about the need for trialing these medicines and/ or the role of allergy testing.

Common Claritin side effects include headache, drowsiness, and fatigue. Less commonly people may experience dry mouth, dizziness, or stomach side effects like nausea or diarrhea. Contact your healthcare provider if any Claritin side effects become too bothersome.

Claritin D or Zyrtec D can be used to treat congestion associated with allergies. If you think your congestion is caused by a cold, Sudafed is recommened. If you also have a cough, take a decongestant that also has an antihistamine in it, like Tylenol Cold and Sinus.