Comparing Claritin-D vs Xyzal
| Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | Xyzal (levocetirizine) |
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| Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | Xyzal (levocetirizine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion. Claritin-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies. Xyzal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) | More about Xyzal (levocetirizine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Claritin-D has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 72 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Xyzal has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 286 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Claritin-D side effects |
View all Xyzal side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other loratadine / pseudoephedrine brands include: Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus, AllerClear D-24 Hour, Allergy & Congestion Relief, Allergy Relief D 24 Hour, Allergy Relief D12, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour View more | Other levocetirizine brands include: Xyzal Allergy 24HR | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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18 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Claritin-D:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Xyzal:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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November 14, 1994 |
May 25, 2007 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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