Allerzet Syrup Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levocetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Treatment of signs & symptoms associated w/ allergic conditions eg, rhinitis & chronic idiopathic urticaria.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 10 mL (2 tsp). Childn 6-11 yr 5 mL (1 tsp), 6 mth-5 yr 2.5 mL (½ tsp). All doses to be taken once daily at bedtime.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or other piperazine derivatives. Patients w/ end-stage renal disease (CrCl <10 mL/min) or undergoing hemodialysis. Childn 6 mth-11 yr w/ renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Renal impairment. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, pyrexia, cough, epistaxis, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, otitis media.

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Drug Interactions

Possible additive effect w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. Increased plasma AUC & t_½ w/ ritonavir. Decreased clearance w/ theophylline & ritonavir.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE09 - levocetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Allerzet Syrup 2.5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

30 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's

Allerzet Syrup

levocetirizine

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc