Levocetirizine

Antihistamine, Systemic · R-enantiomer of cetirizine

Indications

Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Dosage

Adults: 5 mg daily. Children: Under 2 yr, not recommended; 2-6 yr, 1.25 mg twice daily; 6-18 yr, 5 mg once daily.

Adverse Effects

Somnolence, dry mouth, fatigue, rhinitis, migraine, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, pharyngitis.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Severe renal impairment. Hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine. Precautions: Renal impairment, epilepsy, risk factors for urinary retention. Risk of pruritus.

Interactions

Alcohol.

Advice to Patient

Take with or without meals. For oral solution, use appropriate measuring device. Avoid alcohol during therapy.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rapid and extensive. Metabolism: Hepatic. Half-life elimination: 8-9 hrs. Time to peak, plasma: Oral: 0.9 hr. Excretion: Urine (85.4%). Faeces (12.9%).

Brands with this active ingredient

• Aksozine-L
• Invocet

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