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Claritin-D 24 Hour Alternatives Compared

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Claritin-D 24 Hour (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) Zyrtec (cetirizine) Cetirizine
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Claritin-D 24 Hour (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) Zyrtec (cetirizine) Cetirizine
Over-the-counter

Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion. Claritin-D 24 Hour may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with cetirizine is uncommon, cetirizine is... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Claritin-D 24 Hour has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.

Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 197 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 294 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

 Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 tablet, extended release
Strength 10 mg-240 mg
Per unit* $3.35
Cost* $16.74

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Quantity 14 tablet
Strength 10 mg
Per unit* $1.66
Cost* $23.19

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Quantity 100 each
Strength 10 mg
Per unit* $0.11
Cost* $10.72

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, dispersible
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
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, Claritin-D 12 Hour, Clear-Atadine-D, Leader Allergy Relief D-24, Loratadine-D 12 Hour, Loratadine-D 24 Hour View more 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.

18 hours

10.6 hours

10.6 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 325 drugs are known to interact with Claritin-D 24 Hour:

  • 21 major drug interactions (89 brand and generic names)
  • 286 moderate drug interactions (1017 brand and generic names)
  • 18 minor drug interactions (95 brand and generic names)

A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:

  • 2 major drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)
  • 250 moderate drug interactions (1080 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (41 brand and generic names)

A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Cetirizine:

  • 2 major drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)
  • 250 moderate drug interactions (1080 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (41 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cetirizine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cetirizine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

August 23, 1996

N/A

December 08, 1995
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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