Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Acrivastine Capsule

Acrivastine Capsule

Generic nameAcrivastine
Drug classAntihistamine (non-drowsy, second-generation)
FormsCapsules

Acrivastine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergies such as hay fever and hives. It is a second-generation antihistamine, which is less likely to cause drowsiness than older antihistamines. It can be bought without a prescription in capsule form.

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