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Diphenhydramine vs Loratadine

Compare Diphenhydramine and Loratadine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

DiphenhydramineLoratadine
Drug classHistamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Used to treatAnxiety, Insomnia, Motion sickness, Nausea, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Sneezing, UrticariaRhinitis, allergic, perennial, Urticaria
Generic priceFrom $0.030 each, about $0.89 for 30 (50 mg capsule); other forms from $0.017 per mL (12.5 mg/5 mL)From $0.053 each, about $1.59 for 30 (10 mg tablet); other forms from $0.041 per mL (5 mg/5 mL (Allergy))
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed