Managing allergic rhinitis
Below are medication recommendations for treating allergic rhinitis. All recommendations are available to Texas Children’s Health Plan members without prior authorization! Oral Antihistamines: Oral cetirizine or loratadine (once daily) offers relief for itchy eyes/nose/throat and congestion. Available in liquid and tablet formulations. Cetirizine can be prescribed in patients as young as 6 months of age whereas loratadine is only approved in patients 2 years of age and older. Headache and drowsiness are the most common side effects. If side effects are...
