Clemastine Syrup and Zafirlukast

• Generic Name: clemastine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• Other Brand Names: Tavist Allergy, Tavist, Tavist-1, Allerhist-1, Dailyhist-1, Contac 12 Hour Allergy, Dayhist Allergy

Clemastine 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.

Clemastine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Clemastine is may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zafirlukast
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Accolate

Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Zafirlukast is used for chronic treatment of asthma, and to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old.

Do not give zafirlukast to a child younger than 5 years without a doctor's advice.

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