What is the D form of Zyrtec?

What is the D form of Zyrtec?

Zyrtec-D (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) is a combination of two medications that relieve allergies and congestion. Cetirizine (an antihistamine) lowers inflammation caused by allergies, and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) clears your sinuses.

What does the D in Claritin D refer?

Claritin-D and Zyrtec-D both contain a decongestant called pseudoephedrine. This is what the “D” stands for. Pseudoephedrine works by constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages to reduce swelling and congestion.

What are antihistamines with D?

Claritin D (loratadine and pseudoephedrine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin D blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that initiates allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin rashes.

Why is Zyrtec-D restricted?

Zyrtec-D will be kept behind pharmacy counters because it contains the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine, sales of which are restricted by the Combat Methamphetamine Act. Zyrtec isn’t subject to those restrictions because it doesn’t contain pseudoephedrine.

Is Zyrtec-D prescription only?

Zyrtec-D is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes and a runny nose associated with allergies (Allergic Rhinitis). Zyrtec-D may be used alone or with other medications.

What’s the difference between Zyrtec and Zyrtec D?

The main difference between Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D is that Zyrtec-D contains the decongestant pseudoephedrine. Also known by its brand name, Sudafed, pseudoephedrine works by shrinking blood vessels to reduce swelling and congestion in the nasal passages. Zyrtec is the brand name for cetirizine.

What is the difference between Sudafed and Zyrtec D?

Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) Relieves congestion and allergy symptoms. Zyrtec D (Cetirizine / Pseudoephedrine) relieves allergies and congestion without causing daytime sleepiness. It can keep you up at night if you take it too close to bedtime.

Can you take Claritin-D and Zyrtec at the same time?

No interactions were found between Claritin-D and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What is Zyrtec-D used to treat?

Zyrtec-D (cetirizine with pseudoephedrine) is an antihistamine combined with the same active ingredient as Sudafed. It is used to treat seasonal allergies and relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure.

What is the difference between pseudoephedrine and Zyrtec-D?

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Zyrtec -D is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Do I need a photo ID to buy Zyrtec-D?

A photo ID is required to buy Zyrtec-D (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) from behind the pharmacy counter due to the pseudoephedrine. Shouldn’t be used if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or are taking medications that belong to the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class

Does Zyrtec-D (cetirizine) keep you up at night?

Zyrtec-D (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) relieves allergies and congestion without causing daytime sleepiness, but it can keep you up at night. Controlled in some states. See FAQs below.