Samsung Levocetirizine (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 6 years old should take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) once a day orally, regardless of meals. The dosage may be adjusted based on age and symptoms. For patients with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted according to kidney function (creatinine clearance). - 50 ≤ CLCR < 80: 1 tablet once daily - 30 ≤ CLCR < 50: 1 tablet every 2 days - 10 ≤ CLCR < 30: 1 tablet every 3 days

Child dose

Children over 6 years old should take 1 tablet (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg) once a day orally, regardless of meals, the same as adults.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or have been sensitive to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives in the past. It is safest not to administer to patients with severely impaired kidney function or those on hemodialysis. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should not take this medication. It should never be given to infants under 1 year old and should only be given in liquid form to children under 6 years old, not in tablet form. This medication contains lactose, so patients who have issues digesting lactose should not use it. Caution is required for patients with compromised kidney or liver function, and elderly patients, as the concentration of this medication in the body may be higher. While taking this medication, drowsiness, fatigue, and lethargy may occur, so extra caution is needed when performing tasks that require focus like driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants can exacerbate drowsiness or impaired concentration and should be avoided. Patients with urinary retention issues or conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia should use this medication with caution. This medication can cause various side effects, commonly including drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain. Rarely, serious side effects such as skin rash, itching, blood abnormalities, and liver function abnormalities have been reported, so immediate medical consultation is advisable if any unusual symptoms occur. In clinical trials and post-marketing surveys, some patients taking this medication reported symptoms like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and otitis media. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is safe to avoid this medication, and special caution is required for pregnant women as sufficient research has not been conducted. Children and elderly patients require dose adjustments due to different kidney functions, and especially in the elderly, it is advised to start at a low dose and monitor the condition. It is recommended to stop taking this medication 3-5 days prior to skin response tests such as allergy testing. In case of overdose, drowsiness or restlessness may occur, and since there is no specific antidote, treatment should be based on symptoms. This medication is not removed by hemodialysis, so rapid medical attention is required in case of overdose.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylaxis
• angioedema
• urticaria
• breathlessness
• hypertension
• edema

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• headache
• numbness
• sluggishness
• fatigue
• dizziness
• heaviness in the head
• excitement
• thirst

Store this medication in a container that protects it from light, as it is sensitive to light. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication's effectiveness and safety can be maintained.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle