Currently, there are at least two products available over-the-counter which contain the active ingredient loratadine — and in the same strength which was previously available only by prescription. These are Claritin and Alavert.
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If you or a family member experiences persistent and frequent heartburn, it may be a symptom of a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. People with GERD symptoms may have erosive GERD – a condition in which sores develop in the lining of the esophagus.