Treatments Doctors Use for Hives
Doctors usually prescribe antihistamines as a first course of treatment for hives. Acute cases can generally be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl, Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), and Zyrtec (cetirizine).
Does Claritin help with hives and itching?
Both drugs can treat allergic conjunctivitis which leads to inflammation and itchiness of the eyes. Antihistamines like Benadryl or Claritin can also treat skin hives (urticaria) and itching (pruritus) from allergies.
How much Claritin can I take for hives?
Loratadine dosage for hives
It can be treated with an antihistamine such as loratadine, using the same daily dose used to treat allergic rhinitis–10 mg daily for adults.
