Levocetirizine Tablets (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once daily, regardless of meals. For patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustment is required according to renal function (creatinine clearance). - Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 1 tablet once daily - Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50): 1 tablet once every 2 days - Severe (10 ≤ CLCR < 30): 1 tablet once every 3 days

Child dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients who have an allergic reaction to specific ingredients or have had such experiences in the past. Patients with severely impaired renal function or those undergoing dialysis, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing women should not take this medication. It should not be used in infants under one year of age, and children under six years of age should be given the liquid form instead of tablets. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Patients with reduced kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should take it carefully as drug concentration in the blood may rise. During use, neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal adverse reactions like nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur. Rarely, cardiac arrhythmia, changes in blood cell count, allergic reactions, skin rashes, and ocular symptoms may arise; if such symptoms appear, consult with medical staff immediately. Drowsiness or fatigue may occur, so activities requiring concentration such as driving or operating machinery should be performed cautiously. Avoid combining this medication with alcohol or central nervous system depressants as it may intensify drowsiness or decrease concentration. Patients with urinary excretion difficulties should be more cautious when taking this medication. If allergy tests or clinical examinations are to be conducted, stopping use is advisable as it may affect test results. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness or anxiety may appear, and due to the lack of a specific antidote, treatment will depend on the symptoms. It is difficult to remove this medication through dialysis; therefore, rapid medical intervention is needed in cases of overdose.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• rash
• respiratory distress
• hypertension

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• headache
• numbness
• mild lethargy
• tiredness
• dizziness
• heaviness in the head
• excitement
• thirst

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that prevents light exposure. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

[Domestic Use] 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle [Export Use] 60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP package x 6)