The owl insists that XYZAL lasts six times longer than Benadryl, works faster than Claritin and provides the same relief as Zyrtec, but is only half the size. When he grabs the box of XYZAL Allergy 24HR on display with his wing, a security guard asks him not to touch the exhibit.

In an upscale study full of books, an animated owl, bedecked in a jacket and bow tie and wearing a monocle, suggests allergy sufferers try XYZAL. The medication, which may help with itchy nose, throat and eyes as well as sneezing, is available over the counter. “Be Wise All, Take XYZAL.”

The active ingredient in each Xyzal® Allergy 24HR tablet is Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg.

Since both medications have a common core chemical structure, Zyrtec and Xyzal generally have the same level of effectiveness, onset of action, and range of allergy symptoms treated. Xyzal is slightly less drowsy, so if drowsiness is an issue with your allergy medicine, Xyzal is better than Zyrtec.

William John Austin is an MFA-trained, AEA actor from Houston. Presently, you can find William touring North America with Disney's The Lion King. William is also the voice of Xyzal's charming British owl, Nigel.

Owl | Wisdom and Insight The owl represents intelligence and insight, and therefore is a popular choice of mascot for academic institutions, or businesses who pride themselves on offering their clients unparalleled expertise.

So, for continuous allergy relief, be wise all, take XYZAL.” David Hulin created XYZAL's Nigel the Owl.

America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses The owl heckles him about not being into "saving," but he's not referring to saving lives; he's talking about saving money. After hearing that America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses offers two pairs of glasses and an eye exam starting at $79.95, the lifeguard springs into a slow-motion sprint toward the store.

Levocetirizine (Xyzal Allergy) is an antihistamine. It blocks histamine, a natural chemical in your body that can cause allergy symptoms like itchiness, itchy eyes, or runny nose. By blocking histamine, levocetirizine (Xyzal Allergy) helps relieve allergy symptoms.

Xyzal® and Claritin® both provide 24 hour allergic rhinitis relief, however, their active ingredients are different. The active ingredient in Claritin® is loratadine, while Xyzal® contains levocetirizine, the medicine that provides effective relief starting in one hour.

Zyrtec is considered a second-generation antihistamine, and Xyzal is a third-generation antihistamine. These medications are classified by how likely they are to reach the brain and cause drowsiness.

Our Verdict. Xyzal is an antihistamine used to relieve a variety of indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms, as well as hives. A 24-hour over-the-counter allergy medication, Xyzal is safe and effective at the recommended daily dose, but it may cause drowsiness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).