Claritin-D and Cytovene

• Generic Name: loratadine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Alavert D-12, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Wal-itin D 24 Hour, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Wal-itin D, Allergy Relief-D 24 Hour, Allergy Relief & Nasal Decongestant

Claritin-D contains a combination of loratadine and pseudoephedrine. 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.

The pseudoephedrine in Claritin-D is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Claritin-D is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

• Generic Name: ganciclovir
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytovene

• It is used to treat a viral infection of the eyes in people with immune system problems.
• It is used to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease after organ transplant.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.