Rhinocort Aqua Alternatives Compared
| Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) | Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Cetirizine |
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| Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) | Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Cetirizine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Rhinocort Aqua 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 |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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| More about Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) | More about Zyrtec (cetirizine) | More about Cetirizine | ||||||||||||||||
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Rhinocort Aqua has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% 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. |
Cetirizine has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 292 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Zyrtec prices |
View all Cetirizine prices |
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| Other budesonide brands include: Rhinocort Allergy | 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 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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2.8 hours |
10.6 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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A total of 82 drugs are known to interact with Rhinocort Aqua:
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A total of 259 drugs are known to interact with Zyrtec:
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A total of 259 drugs are known to interact with Cetirizine:
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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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N/A |
N/A |
December 08, 1995 |
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N/A |
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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