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A member asked:
Bug bite is super inflamed and hot, can i use claritin (loratadine)?
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Yes but...: Certainly, there is no harm to using Claritin (loratadine) and it can decrease itching, but there would likely be more relief with topical Hydrocortisone cream.
Answered 7/18/2018
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