Alsetin Tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 6 years and older are to take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) once daily orally, regardless of meals. Dose adjustment may be necessary depending on renal function. - Normal renal function (≥ 90 mL/min): 1 tablet, once daily - Mild renal impairment (60 -< 90 mL/min): 1 tablet, once daily - Moderate renal impairment (30 -< 60 mL/min): 1 tablet,

Child dose

Children aged 6 years and older are to take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) once daily orally, regardless of meals. Adjustments may be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to any of its specific ingredients or have hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. Patients with severely diminished renal function or those undergoing hemodialysis should also refrain from taking this medication. It must not be given to infants under 1 year of age, and it is safer to administer in liquid form rather than tablet form for children under 6 years of age. Since this tablet contains lactose, it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic lactose metabolism disorders. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function and the elderly should take this medication cautiously, as the blood concentration may increase. Taking this medication may result in neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and fatigue, so special care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may also occur, and if symptoms are severe, a doctor should be consulted. There may be rare occurrences of heart rhythm disturbances or blood pressure changes, so those with heart diseases should take caution. Abnormality in blood tests, allergic reactions, skin rashes, and itching may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate notification to healthcare personnel is necessary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult a doctor before taking this medication and pay attention to its effects on the fetus or newborn. Taking this medication in conjunction with other central nervous system depressants or alcohol may significantly increase drowsiness or decrease concentration, so co-administration is not recommended. Patients with epilepsy or a risk of seizures should be cautious as symptoms may worsen when taking this medication. For pediatric patients, it is not to be used in those under 1 year old, and for those under 6 years old, it should only be administered in liquid form. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness or restlessness may occur, and there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be provided according to the symptoms. This medication may affect allergy test results, so it is advisable to discontinue it before testing.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• swelling
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• rash
• respiratory distress
• increased blood pressure
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• numbness
• anxiety
• drowsiness
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heaviness
• excitement

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. It is also important to keep the medication at room temperature, maintaining a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to safely maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White or slightly yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle