Levocetirizine(5 Mg)
Uses
Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic fever (hay fever), year-round allergies like dust or pet allergies and chronic nettle rash.
How it works
Levocetirizine belongs to a group of medications called antihistamines. It acts by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that is produced in the body during an allergic reaction.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adult: 5 mg once daily in the evening.
Children: 6-12 years: 2.5 mg once daily. 6 months to 5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
Common side effects
Common: dizziness, headache, sore throat, infection of nose, throat, or chest (in children), dry mouth, feeling sick, tiredness, abdominal pain, sleepiness.
Uncommon: sensation of tingling or numbness of the skin (paraesthesia), rash, itching, weakness, feeling of discomfort, agitation, diarrhea.
Who should not take
Levocetirizine tablets should not be given to children 6 motnhs to 11 years of age with kidney failure.
Levocetirizine(5 Mg)
Uses
Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic fever (hay fever), year-round allergies like dust or pet allergies and chronic nettle rash.
How it works
Levocetirizine belongs to a group of medications called antihistamines. It acts by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that is produced in the body during an allergic reaction.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adult: 5 mg once daily in the evening.
Children: 6-12 years: 2.5 mg once daily. 6 months to 5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.
Common side effects
Common: dizziness, headache, sore throat, infection of nose, throat, or chest (in children), dry mouth, feeling sick, tiredness, abdominal pain, sleepiness.
Uncommon: sensation of tingling or numbness of the skin (paraesthesia), rash, itching, weakness, feeling of discomfort, agitation, diarrhea.
Who should not take
Levocetirizine tablets should not be given to children 6 motnhs to 11 years of age with kidney failure.