ACTIVE INGREDIENT: The active ingredient in Equate Allergy Relief is cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine approved for the treatment of both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms. Compare to the active ingredient of Zyrtec 24-HOUR ALLERGY RELIEF: Temporarily provides relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat and itchy, watery eyes INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ALLERGY RELIEF: Temporarily relieves common indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms EFFECTIVE: Equate Allergy Relief is original prescription strength and gluten free. These allergy pills are an antihistamine approved for the treatment of both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms UNDERSTANDING ALLERGIES: An allergy is a sensitivity to a substance that is normally harmless. Flowers, trees, a family pet, or dust are examples of things that can cause an allergy. These allergy pills provide up to 24 hours of temporary relief