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In short Cetirizine price by strength What Cetirizine is Who looks up Cetirizine Where to get Cetirizine How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesCetirizine costs from $5.45 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Zyrtec.
Cetirizine is sold over the counter, so you do not need a prescription. Prices as of October 11, 2026; no insurance needed.
Cetirizine price by strength
A 30 count is 30 units of the product (pills, capsules or the pack size Cost Plus lists), not a promise of 30 days. These are Cost Plus Drugs’ own cash prices, including their pharmacy fee. Shipping is added at their checkout. Pymander adds no fee or markup. Prices checked October 11, 2026 and can change.
Of the 15 medications in the Allergy & asthma group with a 30 count price in our catalog, Cetirizine has the lowest price. The middle price for that group is $6.45.
What Cetirizine is
An antihistamine pill. It blocks histamine, a chemical the body releases during an allergic reaction, to ease sneezing, itching and a runny nose.
What it’s for
Allergy symptoms like sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, itchy watery eyes, and itchy hives.
How it’s taken
By mouth, usually once a day. It starts working within about an hour.
Good to know
It can make some people sleepy, more than loratadine or fexofenadine. Alcohol and other sleep-causing medicines add to that. Hives with swelling of the lips or tongue, or trouble breathing, is an emergency: call 911.
The plain-language description on this page was written from public medical sources and has not been reviewed by a clinician. Use it to get oriented, then check with your own clinician or pharmacist.
Who looks up Cetirizine
People search for Cetirizine when they are dealing with hay fever, seasonal allergies, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, pet allergy, dust allergy. Cetirizine is sold over the counter, so you do not need a prescription.
For more on what it treats and how it is taken, see Cetirizine: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Cetirizine
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $5.45 and up | Price includes their pharmacy fee. Shipping is per order. | Open |
| GoodRx Discount coupon | See price on their site | Free coupon prices at local pharmacies. Prices vary by pharmacy and ZIP code. | Open |
Only Cost Plus Drugs publishes a machine-readable price list, so it is the only price we quote. For the others we link to their pages and do not guess a number.
How Pymander fits
Pymander is an AI-native, cash-pay healthcare system. This catalog lists prices from outside sources so you can compare before you pay, and Pymander does not sell Cetirizine or add a fee on top. You can text our free AI doctor with questions about a symptom or a medication, and bring the care note to the clinician who decides your treatment.
Common questions
How much does Cetirizine cost without insurance?
Cetirizine costs from $5.45 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Cetirizine?
Cetirizine is sold over the counter, so you do not need a prescription.
Is there a cheaper way to buy Cetirizine?
Compare Cost Plus Drugs with a discount coupon such as GoodRx at a local pharmacy, since prices differ by pharmacy and ZIP code. Ask the pharmacy for its cash price in writing before you pay.
Does Pymander charge extra for Cetirizine?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.