Neosetina Liquid (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 6 years and older: 5mg (10mL as a liquid) of levocetirizine hydrochloride orally once a day regardless of meals. In adults with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted based on renal function (creatinine clearance, CLCR). The dosage and frequency based on creatinine clearance are as follows: Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 5mg once daily Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50):

Child dose

Children aged 2 years and older but under 6 years: 1.25mg (2.5mL as a liquid) orally twice a day. Children aged 1 year and older but under 2 years: 1.25mg (2.5mL as a liquid) orally once a day.

This medication should not be used by patients with known allergies or hypersensitivity to any of its components. It is advisable to avoid administration in patients with severely impaired kidney function or those undergoing hemodialysis. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should refrain from taking this medication. This medicine is not indicated for infants under 1 year of age and is recommended that liquid form be used for children under 6 years. The liquid form contains maltitol, so it should not be administered to patients with hereditary fructose intolerance. Patients with decreased kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should use this medication cautiously as blood concentration may increase. Taking this medication may cause drowsiness, fatigue, headache, and dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain. Rarely, cardiac symptoms such as rapid or irregular heartbeat may occur. Hematologic adverse reactions can include leukopenia or changes in platelet count. Hypersensitivity reactions may appear as skin rashes, itching, and swelling, and if such symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is advised. Drowsiness or lethargy may occur after taking this medication, so it is recommended to avoid concurrent use with alcohol or central nervous system depressants. Patients who have difficulty with urinary excretion should be cautious, as there may be a risk of urinary retention. The liquid form contains preservatives and sweeteners, which may cause allergic reactions or impact health, so one should check the ingredients. Combining this medication with alcohol may intensify drowsiness or reduce concentration; therefore, they should not be taken together. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medication, as safety has not been established due to insufficient research. Children should use appropriate dosages based on their age and weight, and it is not to be used in infants under 1 year of age. Elderly patients may experience increased medication concentration due to decreased kidney function, so it is necessary to start at lower doses and monitor the condition. Discontinuation of this medication before allergy testing is necessary for accurate results. Overdose may result in drowsiness or agitation, and as no specific antidote exists, symptomatic treatment should be sought. This medication is not removed by hemodialysis, so caution is advised in the case of overdose.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, swelling, angioedema, anaphylactic shock, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output, severe swelling throughout the body, and increased blood pressure.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light, as it may be sensitive to light. Moreover, it is best to keep the medication at room temperature, which is not too hot or too cold, ideally between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A colorless, transparent solution with a strawberry flavor in a plastic container

Package unit

500mL (bottle)