ZYRTEC® vs. CLARITIN®: Compare Allergy Medications

What Are Some Differences Between ZYRTEC^® and Claritin^®?

When your eyes start itching or your nose starts running, which allergy medicine do you turn to? Both Claritin^® and ZYRTEC^® help treat common allergy symptoms. ZYRTEC^® starts working at hour 1 on the first day you take it while Claritin^® doesn’t start working until hour 3.² See more in the ZYRTEC^® and Claritin^® allergy medicine comparison chart below.

Benefits	ZYRTEC^® Cetirizine Hydrochloride Buy Now	Claritin^® Loratadine
Starts working at hour 1 on the first day you take it²	Yes	No
Allergy app with daily Allergy Impact	Yes	No
Relieves itchy, watery eyes	Yes	No
Relieves sneezing, runny nose and itchy nose	Yes	Yes
Relieves itchy throat	Yes	No
Relieves nasal congestion	No	Yes
Non-drowsy	No	Yes
24-hour relief	Yes	Yes
Liquid gel form	Yes	No
Tablet form	Yes	No
Dissolving tablet form	Yes	No

Why Choose ZYRTEC^®?

Stick with ZYRTEC^® for powerful relief of your worst allergy symptoms³ that lasts all day and all night. It works fast² and stays strong day after day on both indoor and outdoor allergies allergies.