
What Are Some Differences Between ZYRTEC® and XYZAL®?
When your eyes get itchy and you start sneezing, which allergy medicine do you turn to? Both XYZAL® and ZYRTEC® treat common allergy symptoms, but ZYRTEC® comes in multiple forms, including liquid gel and dissolving tablets. Explore our chart below to compare XYZAL® vs. ZYRTEC® to help you decide if ZYRTEC® or XYZAL® is the right allergy medicine for you.
Benefits |
XYZAL®
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
|
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Starts working at hour 1 on the first day you take it2 | Yes |
Yes |
Allergy app with daily Allergy Impact | Yes |
No |
Relieves itchy, watery eyes | Yes |
Yes |
Relieves sneezing, runny nose and itchy nose | Yes |
Yes |
Relieves itchy throat | Yes |
Yes |
Relieves nasal congestion | No |
No |
Non-drowsy | No |
No |
24-hour relief | Yes |
Yes |
Liquid gel form | Yes |
No |
Tablet form | Yes |
Yes |
Dissolving tablet form | Yes |
No |
Why Choose ZYRTEC®?
ZYRTEC® provides powerful allergy relief on your worst allergy symptoms3 and works fast2 and lasts all day and all night. In addition to a tablet form, ZYRTEC® comes in liquid gel and chewable tablets for allergy relief from both indoor and outdoor allergies. Learn more about the ZYRTEC® family of products.
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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.