Levocetirizine

Therapeutic Group

Anti-histamines For Systemic Use

Indication Dosage

Symptomatic Relief Of Allergies Such As Hay Fever and urticaria: 

  • Adult: 5 Mg Once Daily 
  • Children 2 - 6 Yrs: 1.25 Mg Twice Daily; 
  • 6-17 Yrs: 5 Mg Once Daily

Content

  • Tab 5mg: Levocetirizine 5mg.
  • Syp: Per 5 ml: Levocetirizine As 2HCI 2.5mg.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Avoid

Stability

  • R-enantiomer of Cetirizine

Contra Indications

  • Acute Porphyrias, Severe Renal Or Hepatic Impairment.

Precautions

  • Acute Porphyrias, Severe Renal Or Hepatic Impairment.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Antimuscarinic Effects
  • Blurred Vision
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Psychomotor Impairment
  • Somnolence