
What Are Some Differences Between ZYRTEC® and Nasacort®?
Both Nasacort® and ZYRTEC® treat allergy symptoms but in different ways. ZYRTEC® is an oral antihistamine that comes in multiple forms and relieves itchy eyes and throat. It works fast2 and stays strong day after day on both indoor and outdoor allergies. Nasacort®ingredients are delivered via steroid nasal spray. See the allergy medicine chart below to compare Nasacort® vs. ZYRTEC® and see if ZYRTEC® is right for you.
Benefits |
Nasacort®
triamcinolone acetonide
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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
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Non-drowsy |
No
|
Yes
|
24-hour relief |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Liquid gel form |
Yes
|
No
|
Tablet form |
Yes
|
No
|
Dissolving tablet form |
Yes
|
No
|
Nasal spray form |
No
|
Yes
|
Why Choose ZYRTEC®?
ZYRTEC® helps provide 24-hour relief of your worst allergy symptoms.3 This includes itchy throat and itchy, watery eyes, which Nasacort® doesn’t relieve. ZYRTEC® is available in convenient pill forms, such as liquid gels, tablets and chewable tablets for when you need allergy relief that starts working at hour 1.2
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2 ZYRTEC® starts working at hour 1 based on the first dose on the first day of a 2-day study in two pollen chamber studies.
3 Relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.