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New Study Demonstrates Allegra(R) (Fexofenadine HCl) has Faster Onset of Action Than Claritin(R) (Loratadine) and Clarinex(R) (Desloratadine).
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November 16, 2002
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Greater and Faster Suppression of Histamine Response Seen with Allegra
Data presented today at the annual American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (ACAAI) meeting showed that in a wheal and flare suppression test single-dose Allegra(R) (fexofenadine HCl) 180 mg exhibits significantly faster onset of action in patients and is more effective in wheal and flare suppression compared to Claritin(R) (loratadine) 10 mg and Clarinex(R) (desloratadine) 5 mg.
"Antihistamines differ in the way they suppress histamine in the body, and the wheal and flare test is a useful way to measure these differences," said Nelly Frossard, Ph.D., Research Director at Inserm, the ...