Anybody know of any over the counter medication for allergies to animals?

Answer 1

The best and strongest is Benadryl.

This is what is used in Emergency rooms and Urgent Care Clinics (NOT allegra, zyrtec, or claritin....which are actually much weaker).

Unfortunately, Benadryl can be very sedating. That is why most people do not take it. Plus, most people think the prescription medications (Allegra and Zyrtec) must be more powerful than the over-the-counter medication, Benadryl. They're wrong. But Benadryl wipes me out for the day. I even recommend it as a possible sleep aid, sometimes...!

In an event, first try Benadryl, but try Benadryl for kids. Your goal should be the minimal amount of medication to relieve yourself of symptoms. Any more, and it is unnecessary and increase the risk of negative side effects (such as sedation).

Benadryl for kids is the same as regular Benadryl, only it is a smaller dose. It is 6.25mg. Try that every 4-6 hours. (Or get regular dose Benadryl and break it into fourths or in half...). If symptoms are not completely relieved, try 12.5mg. Keep going up to a maximum of 50mg every 6 hours.

IF sedation becomes a problem, switch to Claritin. It is a great drug that only fairly recently went over the counter - it use to be prescription only.

However, DON'T buy Claritin....instead, go to Walmart and pick up Equate Brand Loratadine (Generic brand). It is the SAME exact thing as Claritin...and you can get a bottle of 60 for less than $10. Go to Sam's club, and it is even cheaper. Take it only once a day (10mg a pill). It works great for many people.

If nasal symptoms are a big problem, you can try Oasis Nasal Spray (or Oasis Nasal Wash). Right now, it is not sold at Walmart, but you can get it at Walgreens. If you can't find Oasis, a simple nasal saline spray can relieve some symptoms.

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In the end, if the above does not work, you may be forced to try prescription medications...such as Zyrtec or Allegra. Though, the nasal steroids are much more effective (Nasarel, Nasonex, Flonase, Rhinocort). There is variable success with Zyrtec and Allegra, but the nasal steroids all have been very successful (no one better than another, no matter what drug reps or TV commercials might say).

Medications for allergies to animals are the same medications for allergies to other things (i.e. dust, mold, ragweed, pollen, etc.).

I hope this helps.

Grace and peace,
yachadhoo
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Answer 2

My cousin is HIGHLY allergic to animals. My dog mostly.

He takes benadryl before coming over and he's fine.

When he doesnt use it he gets itchy, difficulty breathing and runny eyes. It works for him like a charm

Answer 3

zyrtec is the one, but it's only by prescription. You could try Benadryl or Claritin, but they are not actually FDA indicated for animal allergens, I don't think.

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Answer 5

I buy a generic antihistamine {100 tablets @ 2.99} and it works on my allergy to my dogs dander.......there are several brands on the market.......as long as they contain an antihistamine.......