Unimed Levocetirizine

Unimed Levocetirizine

levocetirizine

Manufacturer:

FDC

Distributor:

Unimed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Levocetirizine diHCl
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis including persistent allergic rhinitis & chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Tab Adult, adolescent ≥12 yr & childn 6-12 yr 1 tab daily. CrCl ≥80 mL/min 1 tab once daily, 50-79 mL/min 1 tab once daily, 30-49 mL/min 1 tab once every 2 days, <30 mL/min 1 tab once every 3 days. Syr Adult, adolescent ≥12 yr, childn 6-12 yr 10 mL daily. Childn 2-6 yr 2.5 mL bd.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any piperazine derivatives. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
Special Precautions
May affect ability to drive & use machines. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Tab: Concurrent use w/ alcohol. Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Not recommended in childn <6 yr. Syr: Not recommended in infants & toddlers <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Dry mouth, headache, fatigue, somnolence.
Drug Interactions
Decreased clearance w/ theophylline. Decreased absorption rate w/ food.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AE09 - levocetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Unimed Levocetirizine FC tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
20 × 10's
Form
Unimed Levocetirizine syr 2.5 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
(orange flavour) 30 mL x 1's; (orange flavour) 60 mL x 1's
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