Best Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist for rhinitis, allergic, perennial
Top-rated pick: Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Allergy — pharmaranks score 72/100, the highest of the 26 Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist drugs used for rhinitis, allergic, perennial, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for rhinitis, allergic, perennial or the full Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 26 histamine-1 receptor antagonist drugs we rate for rhinitis, allergic, perennial, 24 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for rhinitis, allergic, perennial; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How histamine-1 receptor antagonist work
H1 antihistamines work by blocking histamine, the chemical released during an allergic reaction, from attaching to H1 receptors. This prevents the sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and hives that histamine would otherwise trigger.
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Top histamine-1 receptor antagonist for rhinitis, allergic, perennial: 1. Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Allergy · 2. Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief · 3. Children's Zyrtec Allergy
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Over-the-counter | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Over-the-counter | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 6 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 7 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Capsule | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 8 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 9 | 66/100 | Over-the-counter | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Tablet | Generic | $7 | View → |
Full ranking · 26 drugs
children's cetirizine hydrochloride allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Allergy (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classchildren's cetirizine hydrochloride hives relief
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classchildren's zyrtec allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Children's Zyrtec Allergy (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classchildren's zyrtec hives
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Children's Zyrtec Hives (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classchildren's zyrtec hives relief
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Children's Zyrtec Hives Relief (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classzerviate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zerviate (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classzyrtec allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Zyrtec Allergy (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classzyrtec hives
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zyrtec Hives (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classcetirizine hydrochloride
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Cetirizine Hydrochloride is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classallegra allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Allegra Allergy (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.70/30· 2 formsallegra hives
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Allegra Hives (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$4.70/30· 2 formsastepro allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Astepro Allergy (Azelastine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.28· 2 forms Save up to 94% in classazelastine hydrochloride
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azelastine Hydrochloride is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis.
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From ~$0.28· 2 forms Save up to 94% in classcetirizine hydrochloride allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Allergy (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classcetirizine hydrochloride hives
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classchildren's astepro allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Children's Astepro Allergy (Azelastine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.28· 2 forms Save up to 94% in classchildren's fexofenadine hydrochloride allergy
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Children's Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Allergy (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.70/30· 2 formschildren's fexofenadine hydrochloride hives
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Children's Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Hives (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$4.70/30· 2 formsclarinex
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Clarinex (Desloratadine) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$7.99/30· 2 forms Save up to 16% in classfexofenadine hydrochloride allergy
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Allergy (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.70/30· 2 formsfexofenadine hydrochloride hives
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Hives (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$4.70/30· 2 formskarbinal er
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Karbinal ER (Carbinoxamine Maleate) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Angioedema, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis.
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From ~$0.43· 3 forms Save up to 91% in classlevocetirizine dihydrochloride
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
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From ~$0.06· 2 forms Save up to 34% in classquzyttir
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Quzyttir (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.02· 7 forms Save up to 41% in classFrequently asked
- What is the best histamine-1 receptor antagonist for rhinitis, allergic, perennial?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — children's cetirizine hydrochloride allergy ranks highest among Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist drugs used for rhinitis, allergic, perennial. Always consult a professional.
- Which histamine-1 receptor antagonist drugs treat rhinitis, allergic, perennial?
- pharmaranks lists 26 Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist products used for rhinitis, allergic, perennial, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status