Allesetin Tablet 5 Milligrams (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: 5 mg (1 tablet of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) to be taken orally once daily, without regard to meals. In patients with kidney impairment, the dosage should be adjusted according to kidney function (creatinine clearance). Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 1 tablet once daily; Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50): 1 tablet twice daily; Severe (10 ≤ CLCR < 30): 1 tablet three times daily

Child dose

Children over 6 years: 5 mg (1 tablet of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) to be taken orally once daily, without regard to meals.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to specific ingredients or those with a history of hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. It is safe not to administer this medication to patients with severely impaired kidney function or those undergoing dialysis, pregnant women, or women who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers. It should not be used in infants under 1 year of age, and for children under 6 years, it is recommended to administer in liquid form rather than tablets. Patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take this medication. Patients with weak kidney or liver function, and elderly patients should use this medication with caution as it may increase its concentration in the body. Taking this medication may cause neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, headache, and dizziness, requiring caution while driving or operating machinery. Additionally, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiac arrhythmias, changes in blood cell counts, skin rashes, and photosensitivity have been reported. It is better to avoid taking this medication with alcohol or central nervous system depressants, as it may exacerbate drowsiness or concentration issues. Particularly, patients at risk for urinary retention should be extra cautious when using this medication. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and for children, it is safer not to use it under 1 year and to administer in liquid form for those under 6 years. Elderly patients may find that the drug remains in their body longer due to kidney function decline, so it is advisable to start with a low dose and monitor their condition. It is recommended to temporarily discontinue this medication before allergy skin tests, as it may affect test results. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness or agitation may appear, and there is no specific antidote, so treatment according to symptoms is necessary. This medication is not removed by dialysis, making swift medical assistance essential in cases of overdose.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory irregularities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, reduced urination

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• numbness
• sleepiness
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heavy-headedness
• excitement
• thirst

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant container. Additionally, it is best to store it at a controlled room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer time.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle