what is the difference between zyrtec and allegra d?
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Allegra works within two hours and Zyrtec works within one hour. Several studies have found cetirizine (Zyrtec) to be more effective than fexofenadine (Allegra) at relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis and urticaria, and it appears to have a longer duration of action.
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Allegra is the least likely to make you drowsy. Claritin is long-acting, with effects that last for 24 hours. Zyrtec acts the fastest — usually within one hour — but is also the most likely to make you drowsy, so avoid driving, alcohol, and sedatives as you figure out how you react.
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For example, while Claritin is effective for treating hay fever and hives, other antihistamines, such as Zyrtec and Allegra, work better and faster and last longer. Zyrtec and Allegra work quickly for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and hives, typically within less than an hour.
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One major difference is their onset of action. Cetirizine relieves allergy symptoms in as little as one hour while loratadine may take up to three hours to be effective. The other difference is that cetirizine is more sedating than loratadine and is more likely to cause drowsiness.
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Allegra is a brand name for the drug fexofenadine and Claritin is a brand name for the drug loratadine.
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Zyrtec has a quicker onset of action compared to Claritin and may be more effective than Claritin in reducing allergy symptoms, according to one clinical trial. However, cetirizine, the active ingredient of Zyrtec, has been shown to produce more drowsiness than loratadine.
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If you see Zyrtec-D, do not give it to your dog. Zyrtec-D contains pseudoephedrine, which is extremely harmful and dangerous for your dog. Pseudoephedrine is a synthetic ingredient that activates the alpha receptor to stimulate the fight and flight response.
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Both Zyrtec and Claritin belong to the same drug class but their generic forms are different. Zyrtec has the active compound cetirizine hydrochloride while Claritin has the active compound loratadine. Zyrtec has more sedating properties compared to Claritin.
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ZYRTEC® offers fast relief from your most severe allergy symptoms, like itchy / watery eyes, sneezing and yes, even your runniest of runny noses. And, Zyrtec tablets last all day, so you don't have to worry about symptoms coming back at the worst possible time—like right in the middle of your dinner date.
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What Is Zyrtec? Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine that treats symptoms, such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites. Zyrtec is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).
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Flonase and Zyrtec belong to different drug classes. Flonase is a corticosteroid and Zyrtec is an antihistamine. Flonase is a nasal spray and Zyrtec is taken orally in tablet form.
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Zyrtec D (Cetirizine / Pseudoephedrine) Treats allergies and clears up nasal congestion. Claritin-D (loratadine / pseudoephedrine) relieves allergies and congestion without causing daytime sleepiness but it can keep you up at night. Relieves congestion and allergy symptoms.
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Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes), and urticaria (hives). Allegra is available as a generic drug.
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Zyrtec D (Cetirizine / Pseudoephedrine) relieves allergies and congestion without causing daytime sleepiness. It can keep you up at night if you take it too close to bedtime. Clears your sinuses. Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) relieves stuffy nose, but it could keep you up at night.
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How is ZYRTEC-D® different from ZYRTEC®? ZYRTEC-D® contains pseudoephedrine, which relieves nasal congestion. So it relieves all the same symptoms as ZYRTEC®, plus it also has a powerful decongestant.
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Allegra and Zyrtec are both used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms. Allegra is indicated in adults and children 6 years and older, and Zyrtec is indicated in adults and children 2 years and older. Both drugs are also indicated for the treatment of hives (urticaria), but for different ages (see chart below).