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Is there a generic drug for Zyrtec?
A generic version of Zyrtec is also available over the counter, sold as cetirizine.
Is Zyrtec the same as Benadryl?
Zyrtec and Benadryl are both antihistamines that help relieve allergy symptoms. Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine and tends to cause more side effects. Zyrtec is a second-generation antihistamine and causes fewer side effects.
What is the difference between Zyrtec and generic brand?
Both Zyrtec and Claritin belong to the same drug class but their generic forms are different. Zyrtec has the active compound cetirizine hydrochloride while Claritin has the active compound loratadine. Zyrtec has more sedating properties compared to Claritin.
What is stronger Zyrtec or Claritin?
Zyrtec has a quicker onset of action compared to Claritin and may be more effective than Claritin in reducing allergy symptoms, according to one clinical trial. However, cetirizine, the active ingredient of Zyrtec, has been shown to produce more drowsiness than loratadine.
Are Allegra and Zyrtec the same?
Are Allegra and Zyrtec the same? No. While both drugs are antihistamines, they have some differences such as side effects, drug interactions, and warnings (outlined above). Other popular antihistamines you may have heard of include Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), and Xyzal (levocetirizine).
Can I mix Benadryl and Zyrtec?
Allergy medications can be taken by mouth or applied to specific areas, such as the eyes or nose. Oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), should never be taken together, as this can lead to dangerous complications.
Whats the difference between Xyzal and Zyrtec?
Xyzal vs Zyrtec. On first dose, Xyzal provides the same relief as Zyrtec. The main difference between the two products is in the size of pill; Xyzal pills are nearly half the size as Zyrtec pills. So, when looking for a smaller tablet, consider Xyzal.