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Can Claritin Be Taken For Allergic Sore Throat?
Yes, I suffered from pollen allergy in 2009. Then for 6 years there was no problem as body had developed anti-bodies. But at present I am suffering from allergy, it make throat irritation and sore throat. Claritin 10 mg should I take in the morning or night. I have not yet started taking it.
Fri, 4 Jan 2019
Hello,
Allergies can cause a sore throat by causing post-nasal drip, which, as you suspect, may be the case for you, especially with the history of allergies, and if you had nasal congestion and sneezing as well.
Claritin is a good choice; its effect lasts more than 24 hours, so you can take it either in the morning or night and it should work just as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch,
General & Family Physician
Allergies can cause a sore throat by causing post-nasal drip, which, as you suspect, may be the case for you, especially with the history of allergies, and if you had nasal congestion and sneezing as well.
Claritin is a good choice; its effect lasts more than 24 hours, so you can take it either in the morning or night and it should work just as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch,
General & Family Physician
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