>I know that there are lactose-free versions of Claritin (the 24-hr
>Claritin-D and the REDITabs) and also a liquid pediatric form (but
>I'd have to take 10 tsp. for and adult dose!).

Mark, perhaps you've been given some incorrect information about the
Claritin syrup.  The adult dose is 2 teaspoons (10 mg) once-a-day (my
son takes the ped dose of 1 tsp once a day) The syrup strength is
5 mg/tsp.  We got a prescription for the redi-tabs recently since we
were going traveling and they are great.  The adult dose is one tablet
(10 mg) once a day, the ped dose is half a tablet once a day.  The
Claritin has really helped Daniel for his environmental
allergies--he's been taking it daily since late April and we've
noticed a big difference.

Kathy