Cetirizine vs Fexofenadine
A comparison of Cetirizine and Fexofenadine for trade buyers and consumers, molecule, strength, manufacturer, documentation and landed cost, so you can decide which line to order before you request pricing.
- Cetirizine strength
- 10mg
- Fexofenadine strength
- 120mg
- Shared therapy area
- Anti Allergic
- Typical air transit
- 7–14 d
Specification comparison
Everything a buyer checks before raising a purchase order.
| Attribute | Cetirizine | Fexofenadine |
|---|---|---|
| Generic / molecule | See datasheet | See datasheet |
| Manufacturer | Licensed EU/UK manufacturing partner | Licensed EU/UK manufacturing partner |
| Strength | 10mg | 120mg |
| Therapy area | Anti Allergic | Anti Allergic |
| Brand Name | Cetirizine | Fexofenadine |
| Strength | 10mg | 120mg |
| Therapy Area | Anti Allergic | Anti Allergic |
| Presentation | Prescription medicine | Prescription medicine |
| Supply | Wholesale / export, MOQ on request | Wholesale / export, MOQ on request |
| Minimum order | 1 unit (dropship) | 1 unit (dropship) |
| Documentation | COA, invoice, packing list, AWB | COA, invoice, packing list, AWB |
How Cetirizine and Fexofenadine differ in practice
Cetirizine
is a non-drowsy antihistamine that can relieve allergy symptoms within just an hour, including those caused by hayfever. It’s available to buy in 10mg tablets over the counter and online. Cetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine. Your body produces histamine in response to an allergy, such as pollen, causing irritating symptoms like sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and itchy eyes. Antihistamines like cetirizine relieve these symptoms. They will make sure that cetirizine is suitable for you. ShiningRX
Fexofenadine
is a fast and effective non-drowsy antihistamine which is taken once a day to relieve hay fever and other allergy symptoms. It’s available over the counter in 120mg or in 180mg tablets with a prescription. Fexofenadine tablets work by blocking the action of histamine, the substance the body naturally produces in response to allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and an itchy nose or throat. Fexofenadine is a generic treatment that contains the same active ingredient as branded Telfast, making it
This comparison is supply information for trade buyers and consumers and is not medical advice. Clinical selection and substitution remain with the prescribing or dispensing professional.
Which line suits which buyer
Consumers
Personal orders of Cetirizine and Fexofenadine, with a valid prescription or an online doctor consultation, shipped discreetly to your door.
Pharmacies & chains
Small, frequent orders or consolidated multi-site replenishment of Cetirizine and Fexofenadine, with agreed quantity breaks.
Hospitals & clinics
Tender-ready quotations, batch documentation and cold-chain handling for clinical use.
Telehealth platforms
Dropship fulfilment of Cetirizine and Fexofenadine in discreet packing, shipped direct to the patient address.
Wholesale distributors
Bulk consignments on FOB or CIF terms with export documentation prepared for your broker.
Veterinary & specialist buyers
Niche and shortage lines sourced through our procurement desk when standard channels fail.
Wholesale pricing bands
Both lines follow the same quantity structure, so switching between them does not change your discount tier.
| Order band | Typical use case | Indicative unit discount | Freight basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 99 units | Dropship and patient-direct fulfilment | List price | Courier, per parcel |
| 100 – 499 units | Independent pharmacy replenishment | 5 – 9% off list | Consolidated air freight |
| 500 – 1,999 units | Pharmacy group or clinic network | 10 – 16% off list | Air freight, DAP available |
| 2,000 – 9,999 units | Wholesale distribution | 17 – 24% off list | Air or sea, CIF/FOB |
| 10,000+ units | Tenders and institutional supply | Quoted per tender | Sea freight, FOB/CIF |
- ✓Manufacturer licence and GMP certificate verified before any batch is allocated.
- ✓Batch-specific certificate of analysis issued with every consignment.
- ✓Minimum 12 months remaining shelf life on dispatch unless agreed otherwise in writing.
- ✓Serialisation and batch numbers recorded against your order for full traceability.
- ✓Temperature-controlled lines packed in validated shippers with data loggers.
- ✓Photographic pack verification shared before dispatch on request.
Ordering either line
1. Send your requirement
Share the brand or molecule, strength, pack size, quantity and destination. A named account manager picks it up the same working day.
2. Sourcing and verification
We match the line to a licensed manufacturing partner, confirm batch availability, remaining shelf life and the certificate of analysis before quoting.
3. Quotation and terms
You receive per-unit pricing at each quantity break with EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP options, plus freight and duty guidance so landed cost is clear.
4. Order confirmation
On approval we raise a proforma invoice, agree payment terms (TT, LC at sight or approved credit) and lock the dispatch window.
5. Packing and documentation
Tamper-evident secondary packing, validated cold chain where required, and the full document set: COA, invoice, packing list and airway bill.
6. Dispatch and tracking
Airway bill and tracking are issued at handover, with your account manager monitoring customs clearance to final delivery.
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Cetirizine vs Fexofenadine: questions
What is the difference between Cetirizine and Fexofenadine?+
Cetirizine while Fexofenadine. Both sit in the anti allergic category, so they are frequently quoted side by side, but strength, pack presentation and manufacturer differ.
Can I order Cetirizine and Fexofenadine on the same consignment?+
Yes. Multi-SKU consolidation is standard and lowers per-unit freight; both lines travel under one airway bill with a single document set.
Which one is cheaper, Cetirizine or Fexofenadine?+
Unit cost depends on quantity band, pack size and destination freight. Send both lines in one enquiry and we return a landed-cost comparison within one working day.
Are both lines available as generics?+
Where a bioequivalent generic exists in our network for Cetirizine or Fexofenadine, we quote branded and generic options together.
Do both come with a certificate of analysis?+
Every batch of both products ships with a batch-specific COA, GMP-certified manufacturer documentation and a minimum 12 months remaining shelf life.
Which markets can you supply these to?+
United States, United Kingdom and Australia are core markets, with EU, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia handled on request.
Get pricing for Cetirizine and Fexofenadine
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