QNASL Alternatives Compared
| QNASL (beclomethasone) | Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Cetirizine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. QNASL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Zyrtec is used to temporarily relieve symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, or itching of the nose or throat. It is a... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine that is used to treat symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria (hives), and is also effective at controlling symptoms such as... View more |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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| More about QNASL (beclomethasone) | More about Zyrtec (cetirizine) | More about Cetirizine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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QNASL has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 23 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 199 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Cetirizine has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 296 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other beclomethasone brands include: Beconase AQ | Other cetirizine brands include: All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Aller-Tec, Aller-Tec Children's, Alleroff, Children's Allergy Relief, Equate Allergy Relief, PediaCare Children's 24-Hour Allergy, Quzyttir, Zyrtec Hives View more | All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Aller-Tec, Aller-Tec Children's, Alleroff, Children's Allergy Relief, Equate Allergy Relief, PediaCare Children's 24-Hour Allergy, Quzyttir, Zyrtec, Zyrtec Hives View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
10.6 hours |
10.6 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with QNASL:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Cetirizine:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 08, 1995 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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