Claritin and Valturna

• Generic Name: loratadine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin Reditab, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Ohm Allergy Relief, QlearQuil All Day & Night, Tavist ND, Wal-itin

Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Claritin is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Claritin is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.

• Generic Name: aliskiren / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Valturna

Valturna contains a combination of aliskiren and valsartan. Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Valturna is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Valturna may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.