Lecet Tablets (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

For adults and children aged 6 years and older, take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once daily, irrespective of meals. Patients with renal impairment should adjust the dosage according to renal function (creatinine clearance). - Mild (50 ≤ CLCR < 80): 1 tablet once daily - Moderate (30 ≤ CLCR < 50): 1 tablet every other day - Severe (10 ≤ CLCR < 30): 1 tablet every three days

Child dose

For children aged 6 years and older, take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) orally once daily, irrespective of meals.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic or hypersensitive to certain ingredients. Individuals with severely impaired kidney function or those undergoing hemodialysis should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, are advised not to use this medication. It should not be given to infants under one year old, and children under six years old should only take it in liquid form, not as a tablet. This medication contains lactose and is not suitable for patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic lactose metabolism disorders. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function should be cautious as the concentration of this medication in the blood may become elevated. Elderly individuals should also use caution as decreased physical function may lead to higher concentrations of this medication. Taking this medication may cause drowsiness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, etc., so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication with alcohol or drugs that affect the central nervous system, as it may exacerbate drowsiness or decreased concentration. Individuals with urinary discharge problems or conditions such as prostate enlargement should be more cautious when taking this medication. This medication can interact with other medications, so consulting a professional is important, especially when taken with alcohol, certain antibiotics, or sedatives. Pregnant women should avoid this medication due to insufficient research, and breastfeeding women should avoid it as the drug can be transmitted through breast milk. For children, dosage adjustments are necessary for those under 12 years old, and it should not be used by infants under one year old. The elderly should begin with a lower dose due to decreased kidney function and closely monitor their condition. It is better to pause this medication before allergy testing to avoid affecting test results. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness or agitation may occur, and there are no specific antidotes, so treatment should be symptomatic. This medication is not removed by hemodialysis; thus, prompt medical attention is required in case of overdose.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• edema
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock
• elevated blood pressure
• respiratory distress
• urticaria
• rash
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light. It is important to keep the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle