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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Geltopical spraytopical stickOral Benadryl products are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. Topical Benadryl products are typically used up to four times daily.Zyrtec is also available in many different forms, including:oral tabletsorally disintegrating tablets (dissolvable tabs)oral liquid gelsoral liquid syrupZyrtec products are usually taken once daily.Side effects and risksBenadryl and Zyrtec have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Below are examples of these side effects.* Both Benadryl and Zyrtec can cause sleepiness, but it’s more common in people who take Benadryl.EffectivenessBenadryl and Zyrtec are both effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, and for treating hives or itchy skin. However, Benadryl isn’t usually a first choice for these conditions because of its risk of side effects such as sleepiness. Zyrtec and other second-generation antihistamines are usually preferred.CostsBenadryl and Zyrtec are both brand-name OTC products. Zyrtec usually costs more than Benadryl.Both of these products have store-brand versions. Store brands are usually cheaper than the brand-name versions.Benadryl vs. AllegraBenadryl is a first-generation antihistamine. Allegra (fexofenadine) is a newer, second-generation antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines are often called nonsedating antihistamines because they’re less likely to cause sleepiness than first-generation antihistamines.Both Benadryl and Allegra are OTC medications.UsesOral Benadryl products are approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and symptoms of the common cold, such as sneezing and a runny nose. Topical Benadryl products are approved for decreasing pain and itchy skin due to hives, insect bites, and other causes.Allegra is approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and itchy skin caused by hives, insect bites, and other causes.Drug formsBenadryl is available in many different forms, including:oral tabletsoral liquid-filled capsules (liqui-gels)oral chewable tabletsoral liquid solutiontopical creamtopical geltopical spraytopical stickOral Benadryl products are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. Topical Benadryl products are typically used up to four times daily.Allegra is also available in many different forms, including:oral tabletsorally disintegrating tablets (meltable tablets)oral gel-coated tablets (gelcaps)oral liquid suspensionAllegra products are taken once or twice daily.Side effects and risksBenadryl and Allegra have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Below are examples of these side effects.EffectivenessBenadryl and Allegra are both effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever and other allergies and for treating hives or itchy skin. However, Benadryl isn’t usually a first choice for these conditions because of the risk of side effects such as sleepiness. Allegra and other second-generation antihistamines are
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