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Alternatives to Cetirizine

These medications belong to the same drug class: Antihistamines

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There are 3 alternative medications to Cetirizine in the antihistamines class. Cetirizine is sold under brand names: Zyrtec. Never switch medications without consulting your doctor — alternatives may have different dosing, side effects, or contraindications.

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Cetirizine

Non-drowsy antihistamine for allergies, hay fever, and hives

Same class · Antihistamines

3 alternatives

Desloratadine

Active metabolite of loratadine with longer duration of action

Fexofenadine

Non-sedating antihistamine (Telfast) for allergies and chronic hives

Loratadine

Non-drowsy antihistamine (Claritin) for seasonal allergies

Important. Do not switch between Cetirizine and its alternatives without consulting your prescribing physician. Different medications in the same class may have different dosing, drug interactions, and side effect profiles.