Abstract
The efficacy, safety and side effects of Cetirizine and Astemizole were compared with Pheniramine maleate in sixty cases of allergic rhinitis. All medications were stopped one week prior to treatment. Cetirizine, Astemizole or Pheniramine maleate were given as a single daily dose for 15 days. On completion of treatment results were evaluated subjectively as well as objectively, Cetirizine and Astemizole were found to be more effective than Pheniramine maleate. The side effects were minimum with Cetirizine.
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