Lecetizal Tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 6 years: Take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once a day, regardless of meals. In patients with renal impairment, adjust the dosage based on kidney function (glomerular filtration rate eGFR). - Normal kidney function (≥ 90 mL/min): 1 tablet, once daily - Mild renal impairment (60 -< 90 mL/min): 1 tablet, once daily - Moderate renal impairment (30 -<

Child dose

Children over 6 years: Take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once a day, regardless of meals. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to specific ingredients or those with allergies to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. It should not be administered to patients with end-stage renal disease or those undergoing hemodialysis, and should also not be used in infants under 1 year of age. For children under 6 years of age, it is safer to administer it in liquid form rather than in tablet form. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with hereditary problems such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should use the medication with caution, as it may remain in the body longer. Neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headaches, and dizziness may occur after taking this medication, along with gastrointestinal symptoms like dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, cardiac arrhythmias, changes in blood cell counts, allergic reactions, or skin rashes may appear, so if any unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Drowsiness or fatigue may occur after taking this medication; caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication in combination with substances like alcohol or antidepressants that affect the central nervous system may intensify drowsiness or decrease concentration, so such combinations should be avoided. Patients with urinary elimination problems or those with epilepsy should consult a physician before taking this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women have limited information regarding the safety of this medication, so it is necessary to consult a physician before use. It is advisable to stop taking this medication before allergy testing, and in the case of overdose, drowsiness or agitation may occur, which requires immediate treatment. As there is no antidote for overdose, symptomatic treatment is important, and the drug cannot be easily removed by dialysis.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• anaphylactic shock
• angioedema
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• pain in mouth/eyes mucosa
• difficulty breathing
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• numbness
• agitation
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heaviness
• excitement
• dry mouth

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and air, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By doing so, the properties of the medication can be maintained and its effectiveness preserved.

Appearance

White or slightly yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle