No RX Needed
Chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine is prescribed for allergic rhinitis and cold symptoms, but may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Prescription and OTC
Zyrtec and cetirizine are both antihistamines that effectively treat allergic-type reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with these medications is uncommon, Zyrtec may cause more drowsiness than cetirizine.
Allergic rhinitis
Generic Status
No lower-cost generic available for chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine
Lower-cost generic available for Zyrtec
Lower-cost generic available for cetirizine
Ratings & Reviews
Be the first to share your experience with chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine. Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 198 ratings on Drugs.com, with 45% of reviewers reporting a positive effect and 36% reporting a negative effect. Cetirizine has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 289 ratings on Drugs.com, with 46% of reviewers reporting a positive effect and 36% reporting a negative effect.
Side Effects
See chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine side effects in more detail.
See Zyrtec side effects in more detail.
See cetirizine side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons
Prices are without insurance. We could not find an exact match for chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. Zyrtec prices range from $0.23 to $1.06 per unit, while cetirizine prices range from $22.51 to $105.75 for 100 tablets.
Chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine: N/A
Zyrtec: oral capsule, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet dispersible
Cetirizine: oral liquid, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
Brand Names
Zyrtec: All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children’s, Aller-Tec, Aller-Tec Children’s, Alleroff, Children’s Allergy Relief, Equate Allergy Relief, PediaCare Children’s 24-Hour Allergy, Quzyttir, Zyrtec Hives
Cetirizine: All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children’s, Aller-Tec, Aller-Tec Children’s, Alleroff, Children’s Allergy Relief, Equate Allergy Relief, PediaCare Children’s 24-Hour Allergy, Quzyttir, Zyrtec, Zyrtec Hives
Half Life
Chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine: N/A
Zyrtec: 10.6 hours
Cetirizine: 10.6 hours
CSA Schedule
Chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine: Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Zyrtec: Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Cetirizine: Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
Chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine: See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Zyrtec: See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Cetirizine: See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
Chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoeph
