Levocetirizine Drug Information

    Generic name: LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE

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    Uses of Levocetirizine

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat

    Dosage & Administration of Levocetirizine

    adults 65 years of age and older
    • ask a doctor
    adults and children 12-64 years of age
    • take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening
    • do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours
    • 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms
    children 6-11 years of age
    • take 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening
    • do not take more than 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours
    children under 6 years of age
    • do not use
    consumers with kidney disease
    • do not use

    Side Effects of Levocetirizine

    When using this product
    drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    Stop use and ask doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

    Warnings & Cautions for Levocetirizine

    Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

    Drug Interactions with Levocetirizine

    ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder

    Pregnancy Safety for Levocetirizine

    If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use

    Contraindications for Levocetirizine

    if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine

    Overdosage Information for Levocetirizine

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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