Frequently Asked Questions about ZYRTEC®
How can I get ZYRTEC® samples sent to my practice?
Go to the ZYRTEC® Resource Center and sign up to have free ZYRTEC® samples delivered directly to your office. You may also sign up to receive valuable patient education materials.
Where can my patients find over-the-counter ZYRTEC®?
ZYRTEC® can be found on shelves where over-the-counter medication is sold. For your patients also requiring the powerful decongestant in ZYRTEC-D® Tablets, they need only ask for it at the pharmacy or service counter.
Is the over-the-counter version of ZYRTEC® the same as the Rx strength?
Yes, over-the-counter ZYRTEC® is the same strength once available only by prescription. Your patients can count on it for effective 24-hour relief.
How much does ZYRTEC® cost?
ZYRTEC® can cost up to 1/3 less than the co-pay for prescription antihistamines. So not only can your patients rely on ZYRTEC® to provide effective 24-hour allergy relief, they can rely on it to provide great OTC value.
Can patients use their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for ZYRTEC®?
ZYRTEC® is covered by most FSAs and HSAs. Patients should check with their benefits administrator for more information about coverage and how to use their FSA or HSA dollars to pay for ZYRTEC® products.
What is McNeil Consumer Healthcare doing with Managed Care to communicate the ZYRTEC® Rx to OTC switch?
McNeil will work with Managed Care organizations, including Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Health Plans, Retail Pharmacies and large employers to communicate the Rx to OTC switch of ZYRTEC® to their members and employees. Approximately 9.5 million patients will be reached through direct mail beginning January, 2008.
What formulations of ZYRTEC® are available?
OTC ZYRTEC® is available in a wide range of formulations, making it easy for your patients to get the relief they need.
- ZYRTEC® Tablets for children and adults 6 to under 65 years of age
- Children's ZYRTEC® Allergy Syrup for children and adults 2 to under 65 years of age
- Children's ZYRTEC® Chewables for children and adults 6 to under 65 years of age
- Children's ZYRTEC® Hives Relief Syrup for children and adults 6 to under 65 years of age
- ZYRTEC-D® Tablets for children and adults 12 to under 65 years old; adds a decongestant to the powerful allergy relief of ZYRTEC® and is available behind the pharmacy or service counter
Learn about your ZYRTEC® allergy medication options
What symptoms does ZYRTEC® relieve?
ZYRTEC® relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itchy nose and throat due to indoor/outdoor allergies.
Children's ZYRTEC® Hives Relief Syrup also relieves itching due to hives.
See ZYRTEC® patient satisfaction information
Who can benefit from taking ZYRTEC®?
ZYRTEC® is appropriate for those ages 2 and up when used as directed. The active ingredients in ZYRTEC® and ZYRTEC-D® Tablets have been prescribed by doctors for years to treat millions of patients effectively.
