Allergy Relief Tablets Alternatives Compared
| Allergy Relief Tablets (loratadine) | Xolair (omalizumab) | Zyrtec (cetirizine) |
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| Allergy Relief Tablets (loratadine) | Xolair (omalizumab) | Zyrtec (cetirizine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria. Allergy Relief Tablets may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Xolair is an injectable preparation that works by preventing IgE from binding to IgE receptors on mast cells and basophils and may be used to treat allergic asthma, nasal polyps, chronic idiopathic... View more |
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 |
Related suggestions Urticaria
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| More about (loratadine) | More about Xolair (omalizumab) | More about Zyrtec (cetirizine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Xolair has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 196 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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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. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Zyrtec prices |
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| Other loratadine brands include: Alavert, Allergy Relief 24 Hour, Bactimicina Allergy, Children's Allergy Relief 24 Hour, Children's Claritin Allergy, Claritin, Claritin 24 Hour Allergy, Claritin Reditabs, Clear-Atadine Children's, Help I Have Allergies, Loratadine Reditab, ohm Allergy Relief, Tavist ND, Wal-itin View more | Other omalizumab brands include: Omlyclo | 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 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
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18 hours |
624 hours |
10.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 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. |
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 107 drugs are known to interact with Allergy Relief Tablets:
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A total of 27 drugs are known to interact with Xolair:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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June 20, 2003 |
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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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