Eleton Tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: 1 tablet (5mg of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) taken orally once daily, without regard to meals. Patients with renal impairment should adjust the dosage based on renal function (Creatinine clearance (CLCR)). - Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 1 tablet once daily - Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50): 1 tablet every other day - Severe (10 ≤ CLCR < 30): 1 tablet every 3 days

Child dose

Children aged 6 years and older: 1 tablet (5mg of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) taken orally once daily, without regard to meals. Dosage may be adjusted depending on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be taken by patients who have had allergies to specific ingredients or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or those undergoing dialysis should also avoid this medication. It is safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and for nursing mothers, to refrain from taking this medication. Infants under 1 year should not be administered this medication, while children under 6 years should take it in liquid form instead of tablets. Additionally, patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take this medication. Patients with impaired renal or hepatic function, and the elderly should use this medication with caution as its blood concentration may increase. Taking this medication may cause neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headaches, and dizziness, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Rarely, symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, changes in blood count, allergic reactions, and visual disturbances may occur, so consult your doctor if any unusual symptoms arise. Drowsiness or fatigue may occur after taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery requiring concentration. Combining this medication with alcohol or other drugs that have central nervous system depressant effects may worsen drowsiness, so it is advisable to avoid this. This medication may worsen symptoms in patients with urinary retention, so those at risk of urinary retention should use it cautiously. This medication should not be taken with alcohol, and while there is a low risk of interactions with some medications, caution is advised when taken with specific antibiotics or other drugs. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication, and women who may become pregnant should consult their doctor before starting this medication. Children under 12 years will require dosage adjustments, and infants under 1 year should not be administered this medication. Elderly patients are likely to have reduced renal function, which may lead to increased blood levels of the drug, so it is important to start at a lower dose and monitor their condition. For skin tests such as allergy tests, it is advisable to stop taking this medication 3 to 5 days before the test. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, anxiety, and restlessness may occur, and as there is no specific antidote, it is important to seek treatment for the symptoms. Blood dialysis is not effective in removing this medication, so visit a medical facility immediately in case of overdose.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• difficulty breathing
• hypertension
• compression fractures
• pneumonia

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• numbness
• mild drowsiness
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heaviness
• excitement
• thirst

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, the medication should be stored at room temperature, preferably between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

White or off-white oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle