Cetzine vs Levocet: price, salt & differences
Cetzine is cetirizine 10 mg; Levocet is levocetirizine 5 mg – the active half of the cetirizine molecule, which is why the dose is half. Both relieve sneezing, runny nose, hives and itching for about 24 hours; levocetirizine is often reported as a little less sedating, but many people notice no difference. Cetzine is ₹30.22 for 15 tablets and Levocet is ₹52.9 for 10 tablets; ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Cetzine
Cetirizine 10 mg · Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP ₹30.22 for 15
₹2.01 / tablet
Cetirizine 10 mg detailsLevocet
Levocetirizine 5 mg · Hetero Healthcare Limited
MRP ₹52.90 for 10
₹5.29 / tablet
Levocetirizine 5 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Cetzine | Levocet |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Cetirizine | Levocetirizine |
| Strength | 10 mg | 5 mg |
| Manufacturer | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | Hetero Healthcare Limited |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 10 tablets |
| MRP | ₹30.22 for 15 tablets | ₹52.9 for 10 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹2.01 per tablet | ₹5.29 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Allergic rhinitis – sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes from dust, pollen or pollution. | Allergic rhinitis – sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy and watery eyes. |
| Who it suits / key caution | Sneezing, runny nose, hives and itching. Can cause drowsiness in some people – be careful driving; cheap and widely used. | Same allergy symptoms as cetirizine at half the dose; often a little less sedating. Reduce dose if kidneys are weak. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Cetzine और Levocet में क्या अंतर है?
Cetzine में cetirizine 10 mg है और Levocet में levocetirizine 5 mg – जो cetirizine का active हिस्सा है, इसलिए खुराक आधी है। दोनों allergy में एक जैसे काम करते हैं; levocetirizine से नींद थोड़ी कम आ सकती है। Cetzine ₹30.22 (15 tablets), Levocet ₹52.9 (10 tablets)।
Is levocetirizine stronger than cetirizine?
No – 5 mg of levocetirizine gives about the same effect as 10 mg of cetirizine, because only the 'levo' form of cetirizine is active. Strength is equal at the standard doses.
Which causes less drowsiness?
Levocetirizine is often described as slightly less sedating, but both can make some people sleepy. If drowsiness matters (driving, exams), fexofenadine is the least sedating option – ask your doctor.
Which is cheaper?
Cetzine at ₹2.01 per tablet is cheaper than Levocet at ₹5.29 per tablet. Plain cetirizine is one of the cheapest allergy tablets in India, with an NPPA ceiling of ₹1.92 per 1 tablet.
Can children take either?
Both exist in syrup form for children by age and weight. The adult tablets compared here are for adults and older children as a doctor advises.
Can I take both together?
No. They are essentially the same medicine; taking both doubles the dose and the sedation with no extra benefit.
Sources
- NHS – Cetirizine (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Cetirizine (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Levocetirizine (19 October 2026)
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