Lettiz Tablets (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 6 years: Take 1 tablet (5 mg of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) orally once a day regardless of meals. Adjust dosage as necessary based on age and symptoms. For patients with renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted based on renal function (creatinine clearance). Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 1 tablet once a day Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50): 1 tablet every other day Severe (10 ≤ CL

Child dose

Children over 6 years: Take 1 tablet (5 mg of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) orally once a day regardless of meals.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or who have hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. It is contraindicated in patients with severely impaired renal function or those on dialysis. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as lactating women, should avoid taking this medication. It must not be administered to infants under 1 year of age, and children under 6 years of age should receive a liquid formulation instead of tablets. Caution must be taken when administering this medication to patients with impaired kidney or liver function, and older adults, as the drug may remain in the body for extended periods and reach higher concentrations. This medication may cause drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and other central nervous system adverse reactions, so caution is advised when engaging in activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery. Taking alcohol or central nervous system depressants with this medication can intensify drowsiness and impaired concentration, so it is advisable to avoid such combinations. Patients at risk for urinary retention, such as those with spinal disorders or benign prostatic hyperplasia, should be particularly cautious when using this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, especially during breastfeeding, as there is a possibility of the drug being excreted in breast milk. For children, it should not be used in infants under 1 year of age, and it is safer to administer in liquid form to children under 6 years of age. In case of overdose, adults may experience increased drowsiness, while children may display restlessness and agitation; caution is advised. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so symptomatic treatment is necessary, and it is difficult to remove this medication through dialysis. During the course of this medication, it is advised to stop taking it 3-5 days before allergy testing.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• respiratory distress
• hives
• hypertension
• rash
• respiratory difficulties
• urticaria

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• headache
• numbness
• lethargy
• tiredness
• dizziness
• heaviness
• excitement
• thirst

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle