FDA approves OTC Claritin.

M2 Presswire, November, 2002

M2 PRESSWIRE-28 November 2002-US FDA: FDA approves OTC Claritin(C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11272002 FDA has approved Claritin (loratadine) as an over-the-counter (OTC) allergy drug product. Previously available only as a prescription drug, Claritin is approved for seasonal allergic rhinitis -- a condition that causes runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears.

"By making it easier to get this widely-used drug, today's action will enable many people to get less-sedating, effective relief for their allergy symptoms more ...