Is claritin an nsaid?

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What ingredient is in Claritin, and does it count as an NSAID?

Claritin is an allergy medication whose active ingredient is loratadine, which is an antihistamine. It is not an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). [1]

What is the difference between an antihistamine like Claritin and NSAIDs?

NSAIDs are pain- and inflammation-reducing drugs (for example, ibuprofen and naproxen). Claritin is meant to help with allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching, not with inflammation or pain relief. [1]

Are there any Claritin products that might be NSAIDs?

Some combination cold or pain products may include different active ingredients than standard Claritin. But typical Claritin (loratadine) itself is not an NSAID. Checking the specific product’s “active ingredients” is the safest way to confirm. [1]

What should you do if you want an NSAID instead?

If you’re trying to treat pain, fever, or inflammation, look for an NSAID ingredient (like ibuprofen or naproxen) in the product label rather than Claritin.

Sources:
1. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=Claritin%20loratadine