Description

Levocetirizine 5 mg Tablet

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a new generation non sedative long acting H1 receptor antagonist antihistamine with less side-effects compared with other antihistamines. It is a selective peripheral H1 receptor antagonist.

Indications

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, ocular symptom (such as redness, lacrimation and itching.) Chronic idiopathic urticaria, dermographism, atopic eczema and contact dermatitis, acute allergic reactions due to drugs.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or to any piperazine derivative, patient  with severe renal impairment.

Adverse Effects

Headache, somnolence, dry mouth, fatigue, rhinitis, pharyngitis, asthenia, abdominal pain, migraine, GI disturbances, mild drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

The extent of absorption of other CNS depressants may have effects on the CNS.

Dosage

5mg. Oral.