two new topical OTC anti-itch products, Allegra Cooling Relief and Allegra Intensive Relief

June 2013

You'll see ads for two new topical OTC anti-itch products, Allegra Cooling Relief and Allegra Intensive Relief.

But don't be misled by their brand names.

These Allegra creams don't contain fexofenadine...they contain diphenhydramine instead. Allegra Cooling Relief also has a form of menthol for a cooling effect.

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two new topical OTC anti-itch products, Allegra Cooling Relief and Allegra Intensive Relief

Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME

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