Comparing Mucinex D vs Zyrtec-D 12 Hour
| Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | Zyrtec-D 12 Hour (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) |
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| Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | Zyrtec-D 12 Hour (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Zyrtec-D 12 Hour may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | More about (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Mucinex D has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 224 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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. | |||||||||
View all Mucinex D side effects |
View all Zyrtec-D 12 Hour side effects |
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N/A |
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| Other guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine brands include: Aldex GS, Altarussin PE, Ambi 60/1000, Ambi 60/580, Ambi 80/780, Ambifed, Ambifed-G, Ami-Tex PSE, Anatuss LA, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Coldmist, Coldmist Jr, Coldmist LA, Congestac, D-Feda II, Deco-D, Decongest II, Deconsal LA, Defen-LA, Degen II, Demibid II, Desal II, Despec-SR, Despec-Tab, Drituss GP, Durasal II, Duratuss GP (old formulation), Dynex, Entex PSE, Entex T, Eudal SR, ExeFen, ExeFen-IR, Fenex-PSE, G-Phed, G-Phed- PD, GP 500, Guai Sudo, Guai-Vent/PSE, Guaibid D, Guaibid D Pediatric, Guaifed, Guaifed-PSE, Guaifenex GP, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaifenex PSE 85, Guaifenex RX, Guaimax-D, Guaipax PSE, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guaivent PD, Guiadrine II, Guiadrine II SR, Guiadrine PSE, Guiadrine PSE 120, Guiatex II, Guiatex II SR, Guiatex PSE, Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Mardrops-EX, Maxifed, Mucinex D Maximum Strength, Mucus D, Mucus Relief D, Nalex CR, Nalex Jr, Poly-Vent IR, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Ru-Tuss DE, Sinutab Non Drying, Tusnel Pediatric Drops View more | Other cetirizine / pseudoephedrine brands include: 12 Hour Allergy-D, All Day Allergy-D, Allergy D-12, Allergy Relief D, Cetiri D, KS Aller-Tec D-12, Up and Up All Day Allergy Relief D, Zyrtec-D | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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16 hours |
16 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex D:
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A total of 435 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec-D 12 Hour:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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June 22, 2004 |
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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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