Glencet

Glencet

levocetirizine

Manufacturer:

Glenmark Pharma

Distributor:

Uni Drug House
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Levocetirizine diHCl
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis including persistent allergic rhinitis & chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult, adolescent & childn ≥6 yr, mild renal impairment (CrCl 50-79 mL/min) 5 mg once daily. Moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30-49 mL/min) 5 mg once every 2 days, severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min) 5 mg once every 3 days.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine or any other piperazine. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
Special Precautions
Patients w/ predisposing factors of urinary retention eg, spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia. Consider 3-day wash-out period before performing allergy skin tests. Not to be taken by patients w/ galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Concurrent use w/ alcohol. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Moderate to severe renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <6 yr. Elderly.
Drug Interactions
Decreased clearance w/ theophylline. Increased exposure w/ ritonavir. Decreased absorption rate w/ food. Reduced alertness & impaired performance w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AE09 - levocetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Glencet FC tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
5 × 10's
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