Allergy Medicine Product Review: Walgreens' Over-the-Counter Wal-itin 24 Hour Allergy Relief (Compared to Claritin)

Walgreens Wal-itin 24 Hour Allergy Relief is a non-drowsy, over-the-counter formula of original prescription strength allergy relief--meaning what you can now buy in stores is just as strong as what used to be available to allergy sufferers by prescription only. Distributed by Walgreens, each Wal-itin tablet has 10mg of Loratadine USP, the same active ingredient in Claritin.

To treat my chronic allergies, I have been taking Wal-itin for the last 30 days now. Before I started using this over-the-counter allergy medicine, I had been taking two prescribed alternatives: Fexofenadine (a generic form of Allegra) and Singulair. Because of the change in my insurance, those prescriptions were no longer an option and I needed to find something else.

I turned to Wal-itin knowing it as Walgreens' version of Claritin, a brand once recommended to me by my doctor for some throat problems. Having taken the Walgreens' allergy relief for 30 days now, I can say that I really like Wal-itin. It doesn't compare to taking both Fexofenadine and Singulair, since taking those medicines in conjunction with one another is effectively taking a double dosage of allergy medicine. But, taking a single dose of Wal-itin, for me, feels just as effective as taking Allegra by itself and even more effective than taking Singulair by itself.

Priced at $27.99 for 90 tablets, with smaller and larger bottles available, Wal-itin is extremely reasonably priced and a great option for allergy sufferers. I'll include below the important product information that is listed on the Wal-itin packaging.

Wal-itin Allergy Relief--Drug Facts

Adults and children 6 years of age and over--1 tablet daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours. Active Ingredient--Loratadine USP, 10 mg (antihistamine). Inactive ingredients--Corn Starch, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Pregelatinized Starch.

Wal-itin Allergy Relief--Uses

"Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies--runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; itching of the nose or throat."

Wal-itin Allergy Relief--Warnings

"Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."

Sources:

"Wal-itin 24 Hour Allergy Relief." Walgreens.com.

Wal-itin 24 Hour Allergy Relief Packaging.