Levocetirizine Tablets (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 6 years and older: Administer 1 tablet (5 mg of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) orally once daily without regard to meals. Dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms. For patients with renal impairment, the dosing should be adjusted based on renal function (creatinine clearance (CLCR (ml/min))). - Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 1 tablet once daily - Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50): 1 tablet once daily,

Child dose

Adults and children aged 6 years and older: Administer 1 tablet (5 mg of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride) orally once daily without regard to meals. Dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by individuals who have an allergic reaction to any of its components or who have had such experiences in the past. It should also not be administered to patients with severely impaired kidney function or those undergoing hemodialysis. It is safest for women who are pregnant, potentially pregnant, or nursing to avoid this medication. Infants under 1 year of age should never be given this medication, and for children under 6 years of age, it is preferable to administer it in liquid form instead of tablets. As this medication contains lactose, patients with hereditary lactose intolerance should not take it. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should use this medication with caution as it may remain in their system for a prolonged period. Drowsiness, fatigue, and lethargy may occur during use, so care should be taken when performing tasks requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. Concurrent use of this medication with alcohol or other drugs affecting the central nervous system may exacerbate drowsiness and decrease concentration, so it is advisable to avoid such combinations. Patients with urinary excretion issues, such as those with spinal cord injuries or benign prostatic hyperplasia, should use this medication with special caution. Since this medication may influence blood test results, if an allergic skin test is planned, it is recommended to refrain from taking this medication 3 to 5 days prior to the test. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness or anxiety may appear, and specific detoxification agents are not available, so symptomatic treatment may be necessary. This medication is not effectively removed through hemodialysis, so even in the case of overdose, hemodialysis may not be useful.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• edema
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• rash
• hypertension
• respiratory distress
• high blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• numbness
• somnolence
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heavy head
• excitement
• thirst

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks out light. Additionally, it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a long time.

Appearance

White or light yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle