Over the counter otc antihistamine tablets include fexofenadine allegra allergy loratadine claritin alavert and cetirizine zyrtec allergy.
Cat allergy tablets uk.
Zyrtec cetirizine is a second generation antihistamine which can treat allergy related symptoms in cats.
Immunotherapy involves getting allergy shots once or twice weekly for up to six months then monthly boosters for three to five years.
Prescription antihistamine tablets such as levocetirizine xyzal and desloratadine clarinex are other options.
You can use one of a few prescription only antihistamines to treat your cat s allergy symptoms.
Though the product receives generally positive reviews some customers say that it s not as effective as its name brand equivalent zyrtec.
Basic care all day allergy cetirizine hcl tablets cetirizine the active component in zyrtec is a relatively safe second generation h1 receptor blocker that s typically used in humans but which is considered safe for cats as well.
Otc antihistamine syrups are available for children.
According to allergy uk an individual rarely has a single allergy.
Each tablet provides 24 hours of relief from sneezing runny nose itchy eyes and other symptoms associated with cat allergies.
However in rare cases there is a chance that adults who lived with cats as children can develop allergy symptoms.
Up to 30 percent of people with asthma can have a severe attack upon coming into contact with a cat.
Most allergies occur in childhood or as a teenager if you ve previously lived with a cat in your family and didn t display allergy symptoms it is likely that you ll be fine as an adult.
There is no cure for allergy to cats yet but immunotherapy may help increase your tolerance.
Cat allergies can cause an acute asthma attack and can be a trigger for chronic asthma.
Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of histamine on certain cells within the body.
Medication containing cyproheptadine periactin and hydroxyzine atarax are effective on felines and do not cause health problems in most cats.
