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Cheap No Prescription Blog: Comparison of Alternatives to Acetaminophen/Chlorpheniramine/Codeine

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This medication, acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine, is prescribed for allergic rhinitis, cold symptoms, cough, and cough with nasal congestion. It may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Zyrtec and cetirizine are 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 has more reviews reporting negative effects than positive effects, while cetirizine has a more balanced ratio of positive to negative reviews.

  • Allergic Rhinitis

    • Generic Status

    • No lower-cost generic available for acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine
    • Lower-cost generic available for Zyrtec and cetirizine

      • Ratings & Reviews

      Acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 rating on Drugs.com, with 100% of reviewers reporting a positive effect. Zyrtec has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 198 ratings, 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, with 46% of reviewers reporting a positive effect and 36% reporting a negative effect.

      View all reviews for each medication on Drugs.com.

      Drug Class

      • Acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine: Analgesic combinations
      • Zyrtec and cetirizine: Antihistamines

        • Side Effects

        See the Drugs.com website for detailed information on side effects for each medication.

        Pricing and Coupons

        Prices are without insurance. View the Drugs.com Price Guide directly for more information on pricing and coupons for each medication.

        Dosage Form(s) Available

        • Acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine: Not available
        • 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

          • Acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine: Cotabflu
          • 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

            • Acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine: 30 hours
            • Zyrtec: 10.6 hours
            • Cetirizine: 10.6 hours

              • CSA Schedule **

              • Acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/codeine: Schedule III
              • Zyrtec: Not subject to the Controlled Substances Act
              • Cetirizine: Not subject to the Controlled Substances Act

                • Pregnancy Category

                See the full pregnancy warnings document for each medication.

                Drug Interactions

                See the Drugs.com website for detailed information on drug interactions for each medication.

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