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Can zyrtec (cetirizine) kill yeast?
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Not likely: This is an antihistamine drug used to treat allergic reactions, and does not have known antifungal activity.
Answered 2/21/2013
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No: Zyrtec (cetirizine) is for treatment of allergies, it does not affect fungal infections.
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Zyrtec (cetirizine) and yeast: Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antihistamine and has no anti-fungal properties. Taking zyrtec (cetirizine) should have no effect on yeast.
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