Starylzin (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 6 years and older: Take 1 tablet (as Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once daily, regardless of meals. Patients with renal impairment should adjust the dosage according to kidney function (glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)). Normal kidney function (≥ 90 mL/min): 1 tablet once daily. Mild impairment (60 -< 90 mL/min): 1 tablet once daily. Moderate impairment (30 -< 60

Child dose

Children aged 6 years and older: Take 1 tablet (as Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once daily, regardless of meals.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. People with allergies or hypersensitivities to this medication's active ingredient or similar components should not take it. Patients with severe kidney disease or those undergoing dialysis should also avoid this medication. It should never be given to infants under 1 year old, and children under 6 years should only take a liquid form instead of tablets. Additionally, this tablet contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic lactose metabolic disorders. Patients with diminished kidney or liver function might experience increased blood concentration of this medication, so it should be taken cautiously. Elderly patients may also be at risk of elevated blood concentrations. Taking this medication may lead to central nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and fatigue. Possible digestive side effects include nausea, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Rarely, cardiac arrhythmias or blood-related adverse reactions, including allergic reactions, have been reported. After taking this medication, drowsiness or fatigue may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Combining this drug with alcohol or medications affecting the central nervous system can exacerbate drowsiness and decreased concentration and should be avoided. Patients with urinary obstruction or epilepsy may experience worsened symptoms while taking this medication, so caution is warranted. Pregnant women should take this medication cautiously, and breastfeeding mothers should be careful as adverse reactions may occur in the infant. In pediatrics, those under 1 year should not take this medication, and children under 6 should use the liquid form. Elderly patients should start at a lower dose due to prolonged drug retention in the body caused by reduced kidney function, with careful monitoring of their condition. It is advisable to temporarily discontinue this medication before allergy testing. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness or agitation may occur, and since there is no specific antidote, symptomatic treatment should be provided. Hemodialysis is not effective in removing this medication from the body.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• edema
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• hypertension
• respiratory distress
• urticaria

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• malaise
• headache
• numbness
• agitation
• lethargy
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heaviness in the head
• excitation

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a dark container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle