Comparing Zyrtec vs Levocetirizine
Zyrtec | Levocetirizine |
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Levocetirizine |
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Prescription and OTC
Zyrtec is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with Zyrtec is uncommon, Zyrtec is more likely... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Food Allergies. levocetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
Urticaria
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More about Zyrtec (cetirizine) | More about Levocetirizine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 197 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Levocetirizine has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 343 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Zyrtec side effects in more detail. |
See also: levocetirizine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Zyrtec prices |
View all levocetirizine prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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 | Xyzal, Xyzal Allergy 24HR | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
10.6 hours |
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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:
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A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with levocetirizine:
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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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