Comparing Xyzal vs Ala-Hist IR
Xyzal | Ala-Hist IR |
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Xyzal (levocetirizine) | Ala-Hist IR (dexbrompheniramine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies. Xyzal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Allergies. Ala-Hist IR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Xyzal has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 289 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Xyzal side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ala-Hist IR side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other levocetirizine brands include: Xyzal Allergy 24HR |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with Xyzal:
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A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with Ala-Hist IR:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
May 25, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** 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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