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Hyuniz Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets

Hyuniz Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Levocetirizine Hydrochloride›5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)휴온스메디텍
Appearance
White or yellowish oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201502926 · Notified 2015.05.14 · Insurance code 670400880

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, skin disorders (itching, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults and children aged 6 years and older: 1 tablet (5mg of Levocetirizine hydrochloride) taken orally once daily, regardless of meals. Patients with renal impairment should adjust the dose according to their kidney function (estimated 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 aged 6 years and older: 1 tablet (5mg of Levocetirizine hydrochloride) taken orally once daily, regardless of meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)휴온스메디텍

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, skin disorders (itching, etc.)

  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • perennial allergic rhinitis
  • chronic idiopathic urticaria
  • dermatitis with itching
  • eczema
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This medicine alleviates symptoms caused by seasonal or persistent perennial allergic rhinitis. It is also effective in reducing symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria. When treating dermatitis and eczema accompanied by itching, it helps alleviate symptoms when used with a hydrocortisone topical preparation. It is used to improve symptoms of various allergic and skin diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 6 years and older: 1 tablet (5mg of Levocetirizine hydrochloride) taken orally once daily, regardless of meals. Patients with renal impairment should adjust the dose according to their kidney function (estimated 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 aged 6 years and older: 1 tablet (5mg of Levocetirizine hydrochloride) taken orally once daily, regardless of meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or who have had hypersensitivity reactions to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. It is also not safe for patients with severely reduced kidney function or those undergoing hemodialysis. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. It should not be used in infants under 1 year of age, and children under 6 years should take it in liquid form, not as tablets. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic lactose digestion disorders should not take it. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should use this medication with caution as blood concentration may increase. Drowsiness, headache, and dizziness may occur while taking the medication, so caution is advised when performing tasks that require concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. Avoid combining with alcohol or other medications that have central nervous system depressant effects, as this can worsen drowsiness or reduce concentration. Particular caution is needed for patients with spinal disorders or prostatic enlargement, as it may cause urinary retention problems. It is advisable to discontinue this medication before allergy testing, and in case of overdose, symptoms should be treated as there is no specific antidote. For children, it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage for safety, and the elderly should start with a lower dose while monitoring their condition.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions related to anaphylaxis shock, angioedema, severe skin adverse reactions associated with high fever and severe rash, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, bronchospasm related to breathing problems, difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver abnormalities (jaundice), very severe headache related to serious neurological symptoms,

Mild side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • lethargy
  • headache
  • numbness
  • fatigue
  • dizziness
  • heaviness in the head
  • excitation
  • dry mouth
  • dryness of the lips
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  • nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • gastrointestinal discomfort
  • indigestion
  • abdominal pain
  • stomachache
  • abdominal discomfort
  • vomiting
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • diarrhea
  • cheilitis
  • taste disturbances
  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmia
  • elevated blood pressure
  • palpitations
  • vasculitis
  • leukopenia
  • neutropenia
  • lymphocytosis
  • eosinophilia
  • monocytosis
  • thrombocytosis
  • thrombocytopenia
  • photosensitivity
  • rash

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication to ensure its effectiveness is safely preserved.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or yellowish oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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