Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5 Mg

Generic Name: levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Curist Allergy Relief

Purpose Antihistamine

Overview

Purpose Antihistamine

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat

Dosage

Directions adults 65 years and older ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years do not use consumers with kidney disease do not use

Side Effects

When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Interactions

Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder.

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine

Pregnancy

If pregnant or breast-feeding, if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use

Storage

Other information ​store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F) safety sealed: do not use if carton was opened or torn, or if printed inner seal on bottle is torn or missing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5 Mg used for?

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat

What are the side effects of Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5 Mg?

When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Can I take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5 Mg during pregnancy?

If pregnant or breast-feeding, if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use

What are the important warnings for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5 Mg?

Warnings Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine

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Medical Disclaimer

This drug information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Drug information is sourced from the FDA National Drug Code Directory and Structured Product Labeling. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.