CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC HIVES vs FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES

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Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC HIVES	FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.06 /mL	~$7.33 /30
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Kenvue Brands	Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Dosage forms	Solution, Syrup	Tablet
Drug class	Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist	Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 8.3 hours (mean in healthy adults)	about 14 hours (label: mean elimination half-life 14.4 hours)
Treats	Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria	Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria

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Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.06 /mL

~$7.33 /30

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Kenvue Brands

Sun Pharm Inds Inc

Dosage forms

Solution, Syrup

Tablet

Drug class

Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 8.3 hours (mean in healthy adults)

about 14 hours (label: mean elimination half-life 14.4 hours)

Treats

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Children's Zyrtec Hives and Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Hives?

Children's Zyrtec Hives contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride, while Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Hives contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.