Allergy is like a thief in the night, it will catch up on you sooner or later when you least expected it. I discovered mine in my teens, I nearly choked to death, my father rushed me to the nearest hospital and the doctor injected ampules of antihistamines and checked my body with patch hives. I was dizzy and felt hot. I could not talk and had difficulty of breathing. I gathered later that afternoon that I had allergy to crabs and shrimps. That was my first allergy attack, and I was afraid of dear life, the doctor prescribed Claritin and advised to have it with me all the time.
As far as I could remember, I never left home without Claritin. I told myself I could live without crabs and shrimps. I forgot how delicious they are, it has been decades since I tasted them. My taste bud never forgets but the discipline and the will to live longer is stronger than my food craving.
I only relied to doctor prescribed Claritin tablet, non drowse. Imagine my surprise when they launched the Claritin Reditabs. You just have to pop one tablet and it will dissolve in your mouth in seconds, no need water to drink it with. I have it with me now plus the Claritin tablet.
Loratadine (Claritin Reditabs) was launched last May 29 at Whitespace, Makati together with its endorser TV Host, Actress Iya Villania- Arellano. Iya also suffers from allergy, but she still takes life by the horns and doesn’t let anything get in the way. So how does she do it?
“I believe allergies shouldn’t be an excuse to forgo an active lifestyle. The great outdoors is fun! There’s so much you can discover about yourself, your loved ones and the world when you’re out there. It was when I realized this that I decided to do everything I can to not let allergies control what I can and cannot do. I decided that I should always be ready,” Villania-Arellano said.
She is in the gym at least four times a week, does a mixture of core kinesis, Plana Forma and Power Plate. She also trains regularly to prepare for a roster of challenging triathlon events this year.
“This active lifestyle is a choice I had to make. After seeing how certain foods, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, affect my health and mood, I decided to take charge of my health. I definitely feel better than I did before,” she said.
But Villania-Arellano is still not immune to allergy attacks. “It catches up with me during the most unexpected moments. Once when I was on a trip, my allergy broke out because of pollen and I wasn’t able to act on it because I had no water with me. Allergy attacks strike even at home when I play with Drew’s pet. Good thing, I am now always ready by bringing a pack of Claritin Reditabs wherever I go,” she said.
Loratadine (Claritin Reditabs) is the same powerful Claritin millions have trusted in a new and revolutionary format. “Just peel off the foil and pop it in your mouth. This new and convenient format can be taken anytime, anywhere. No water needed! This non-drowse variant orally dissolves in seconds and leaves you with a fresh minty taste. And the effects last for 24 hours,” Villania-Arellano said.
“Living a healthy and active lifestyle is possible in spite of allergy attacks. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and of course, always be ready with a pack of New Claritin Reditabs,” she added.