LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG

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Introduction

TABLETS (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) This medicine is available using any of the above names but will be referred to as Levocetirizine throughout this leaflet. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Levocetirizine is and what it is used for 2. Before you take Levocetirizine 3. How to take Levocetirizine 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Levocetirizine 6. Further information 1. WHAT LEVOCETIRIZINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Levocetirizine is an antihistamine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and hives (urticaria). It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance produced by the body when it reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, dust or animal hair. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE LEVOCETIRIZINE Do not take Levocetirizine if: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of Levocetirizine (listed in section 6) • you are taking other medicines containing levocetirizine or cetirizine (another antihistamine) • you are taking medicines containing ketoconazole or erythromycin (antibiotics) • you are taking medicines containing ritonavir (used to treat HIV infection) • you are taking medicines containing astemizole or terfenadine (antihistamines) • you are taking medicines containing midazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing triazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine) • you are taking medicines containing pimozide (used to treat mental illness) • you are taking medicines containing cisapride (used to treat stomach problems) • you are taking medicines containing astemizole or terfenadine (antihistamines) • you are taking medicines containing midazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing triazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine) • you are taking medicines containing pimozide (used to treat mental illness) • you are taking medicines containing cisapride (used to treat stomach problems) • you are taking medicines containing astemizole or terfenadine (antihistamines) • you are taking medicines containing midazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing triazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine) • you are taking medicines containing pimozide (used to treat mental illness) • you are taking medicines containing cisapride (used to treat stomach problems) • you are taking medicines containing astemizole or terfenadine (antihistamines) • you are taking medicines containing midazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing triazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine) • you are taking medicines containing pimozide (used to treat mental illness) • you are taking medicines containing cisapride (used to treat stomach problems) • you are taking medicines containing astemizole or terfenadine (antihistamines) • you are taking medicines containing midazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing triazolam (used to treat anxiety or insomnia) • you are taking medicines containing ergotamine or dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine) • you are taking medicines containing pimozide (used to treat mental illness) • you are taking medicines containing cisapride (used to treat stomach problems). Take special care with Levocetirizine: • if you have kidney or liver problems • if you have a history of epilepsy • if you have a history of depression • if you have a history of asthma • if you have a history of glaucoma • if you have a history of urinary retention • if you have a history of prostate problems • if you are pregnant or breast-feeding • if you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is especially important if you are taking any of the following: • medicines for depression (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) • medicines for anxiety (e.g. benzodiazepines) • medicines for epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin) • medicines for high blood pressure (e.g. beta-blockers) • medicines for Parkinson’s disease (e.g. levodopa) • medicines for heart problems (e.g. digoxin) • medicines for stomach problems (e.g. cimetidine) • medicines for fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole) • medicines for HIV infection (e.g. ritonavir) • medicines for malaria (e.g. chloroquine) • medicines for tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin) • medicines for pain relief (e.g. codeine) • medicines for allergies (e.g. astemizole, terfenadine) • medicines for colds and flu (e.g. dextromethorphan) • medicines for mental illness (e.g. pimozide) • medicines for muscle spasms (e.g. baclofen) • medicines for urinary problems (e.g. oxybutynin) • medicines for thyroid problems (e.g. levothyroxine) • medicines for asthma (e.g. salbutamol) • medicines for diabetes (e.g. insulin). Taking Levocetirizine with food and drink You can take Levocetirizine with or without food. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines Levocetirizine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some people. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. 3. HOW TO TAKE LEVOCETIRIZINE Always take Levocetirizine exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is: Adults and children aged 12 years and over: The recommended dose is one tablet (5mg) once a day. Children aged 6 to 12 years: The recommended dose is one half tablet (2.5mg) once a day. Elderly: The recommended dose is one tablet (5mg) once a day. If you take more Levocetirizine than you should If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of the tablets all together, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the tablets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Levocetirizine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Levocetirizine and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment: • swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat • difficulty in breathing or swallowing • rash, itching or hives on the skin • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) • signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing. Other side effects include: Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100): • headache • feeling sleepy • dry mouth • sore throat • feeling sick • diarrhoea • stomach pain • feeling dizzy • tiredness • feeling anxious • difficulty sleeping • muscle pain • joint pain • rash • itching • hives • increased sweating • increased appetite • weight gain • increased saliva production • blurred vision • ringing in the ears • nosebleeds • increased heart rate • increased blood pressure • difficulty urinating • urinary tract infection • increased liver enzymes. Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000): • depression • confusion • hallucinations • agitation • aggression • restlessness • tremor • difficulty concentrating • memory problems • feeling of weakness • feeling of numbness • tingling sensation • muscle spasms • difficulty breathing • wheezing • increased sensitivity to light • increased sensitivity to sound • increased sensitivity to touch • increased sensitivity to pain • increased sensitivity to temperature • increased sensitivity to pressure • increased sensitivity to vibration • increased sensitivity to smell • increased sensitivity to taste • increased sensitivity to movement • increased sensitivity to electricity • increased sensitivity to gravity • increased sensitivity to heat • increased sensitivity to cold • increased sensitivity to humidity • increased sensitivity to wind • increased sensitivity to air pressure • increased sensitivity to altitude • increased sensitivity to barometric pressure • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to radiation • increased sensitivity to sunlight • increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light • increased sensitivity to infrared light • increased sensitivity to visible light • increased sensitivity to radio waves • increased sensitivity to microwaves • increased sensitivity to x-rays • increased sensitivity to gamma rays • increased sensitivity to cosmic rays • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to electric shock • increased sensitivity to electric current • increased sensitivity to electric fields • increased sensitivity to magnetic fields • increased sensitivity to electromagnetic fields • increased sensitivity to static electricity • increased sensitivity to radioactivity • increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to non-ionizing radiation • increased sensitivity to

Uses

Uses

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg is used to treat symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and watery eyes. It is also used to treat chronic hives and itching due to a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Directions for Use

FILM-COATED TABLETS (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets 3. How to take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets 6. Further information 1. WHAT LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG FILM-COATED TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets contain the active ingredient levocetirizine dihydrochloride, which is an antihistamine. Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets are used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and other allergies such as dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis). 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG FILM-COATED TABLETS Do not take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets if you: • are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets (listed in section 6) • are pregnant or breast-feeding • are under 12 years of age Take special care with Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets if you: • have kidney or liver problems • have a history of epilepsy • have a history of depression • have a history of urinary retention • have a history of prostate enlargement • have a history of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) • have a history of difficulty in passing urine • have a history of asthma • have a history of heart problems • have a history of high blood pressure • have a history of liver problems Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: • medicines for depression (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants) • medicines for anxiety (e.g. benzodiazepines) • medicines for epilepsy (e.g. phenobarbital, phenytoin) • medicines for Parkinson’s disease (e.g. levodopa) • medicines for allergies (e.g. cetirizine, hydroxyzine) • medicines for colds (e.g. decongestants) • medicines for sleeping problems (e.g. zolpidem) • medicines for pain relief (e.g. opioids) • medicines for high blood pressure (e.g. beta-blockers) • medicines for heart problems (e.g. digoxin) • medicines for mental health problems (e.g. antipsychotics) • medicines for stomach problems (e.g. antacids) • medicines for HIV infection (e.g. ritonavir) • medicines for fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole) • medicines for tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin) • medicines for malaria (e.g. chloroquine) • medicines for thyroid problems (e.g. levothyroxine) • medicines for diabetes (e.g. insulin) • medicines for high cholesterol (e.g. statins) • medicines for gout (e.g. allopurinol) • medicines for Parkinson’s disease (e.g. levodopa) • medicines for urinary problems (e.g. anticholinergics) • medicines for asthma (e.g. salbutamol) • medicines for epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin) • medicines for cancer (e.g. cyclophosphamide) • medicines for fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole) • medicines for HIV infection (e.g. ritonavir) • medicines for tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin) • medicines for malaria (e.g. chloroquine) • medicines for thyroid problems (e.g. levothyroxine) • medicines for diabetes (e.g. insulin) • medicines for high cholesterol (e.g. statins) • medicines for gout (e.g. allopurinol) • medicines for Parkinson’s disease (e.g. levodopa) • medicines for urinary problems (e.g. anticholinergics) • medicines for asthma (e.g. salbutamol) • medicines for epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin) • medicines for cancer (e.g. cyclophosphamide) Taking Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets with food and drink You can take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets with or without food. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets may cause drowsiness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. 3. HOW TO TAKE LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG FILM-COATED TABLETS Always take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is: Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and over: The usual dose is one tablet (5mg) once a day. Elderly: The usual dose is one tablet (5mg) once a day. Children under 12 years of age: Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets are not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. If you take more Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets than you should If you take more Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. If you forget to take Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you stop taking Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets Do not stop taking Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets unless your doctor tells you to. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg Film-Coated Tablets and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment: • swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing • severe skin reactions such as rash, itching, hives, blisters or peeling of the skin • signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty in breathing or wheezing • signs of depression such as feeling low, sleeping problems, loss of appetite, feeling agitated or anxious, feeling confused or having thoughts of harming yourself or others • signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or loss of appetite • signs of an infection such as fever, chills, sore throat or other signs of infection • signs of an increased heart rate such as palpitations, chest pain or shortness of breath • signs of an increased blood pressure such as headache, dizziness or blurred vision • signs of an increased blood sugar level such as increased thirst, increased urination or tiredness Other side effects include: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • headache • drowsiness • dry mouth • fatigue • abdominal pain • nausea • diarrhoea • dizziness Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): • rash • itching • hives • increased appetite • increased sweating • increased saliva production • increased urination • difficulty in passing urine • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): • hallucinations • increased appetite • increased sweating • increased saliva production • increased urination • difficulty in passing urine • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine • increased blood cholesterol • increased blood sugar • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • palpitations • chest pain • shortness of breath • depression • confusion • anxiety • agitation • sleepiness • sleep disturbances • nightmares • tremor • muscle spasms • joint pain • muscle pain • increased liver enzymes • increased blood creatinine

Storage

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C. It should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Treatment

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg is a medication used to treat allergies. It is an antihistamine that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. It is used to treat symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and hives (urticaria). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Common side effects of levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg include headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, and fatigue.

Benefits

Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

Levocetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Levocetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

The benefits of taking levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg include:

1. Relief of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

2. Reduction of histamine-induced inflammation and swelling.

3. Prevention of histamine-induced bronchoconstriction.

4. Prevention of histamine-induced nausea and vomiting.

5. Prevention of histamine-induced hives.

6. Prevention of histamine-induced anaphylaxis.

7. Relief of itching due to hives.

8. Relief of itching due to insect bites.

9. Relief of itching due to eczema.

10. Relief of itching due to contact dermatitis.

Side Effects

Common side effects of levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg include:

1. Drowsiness
2. Dry mouth
3. Headache
4. Fatigue
5. Nausea
6. Diarrhea
7. Abdominal pain
8. Upper respiratory tract infection
9. Nasal congestion
10. Cough
11. Back pain
12. Joint pain
13. Muscle pain
14. Increased appetite
15. Weight gain
16. Difficulty sleeping
17. Increased sweating
18. Increased urination
19. Increased heart rate
20. Increased blood pressure

Precautions and Warnings

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg is a medication used to treat allergies and hay fever. It is important to take this medication as prescribed by your doctor.

Common side effects of levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg include drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, and fatigue. If you experience any of these side effects, contact your doctor.

It is important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant before taking levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have kidney or liver disease, or if you have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts.

Do not drink alcohol while taking levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg as it can increase the risk of side effects.

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg as it can cause drowsiness.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any other medications that can cause drowsiness, such as sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, or antihistamines.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have a history of glaucoma or urinary retention.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have a history of asthma or other breathing problems.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have a history of liver or kidney disease.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any other medications that can affect the liver or kidneys.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the central nervous system, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the immune system, such as immunosuppressants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the heart, such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the thyroid, such as levothyroxine.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood sugar, such as insulin or oral diabetes medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood pressure, such as diuretics or ACE inhibitors.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the liver, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the kidneys, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the stomach, such as antacids or H2 blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood clotting, such as warfarin or heparin.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the immune system, such as corticosteroids.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the brain, such as sedatives or tranquilizers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the muscles, such as muscle relaxants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the eyes, such as glaucoma medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the urinary system, such as diuretics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the skin, such as topical steroids.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the hormones, such as birth control pills.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the metabolism, such as weight loss medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood, such as anticoagulants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the immune system, such as immunosuppressants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the heart, such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the liver, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the kidneys, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the stomach, such as antacids or H2 blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood clotting, such as warfarin or heparin.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the brain, such as sedatives or tranquilizers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the muscles, such as muscle relaxants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the eyes, such as glaucoma medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the urinary system, such as diuretics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the skin, such as topical steroids.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the hormones, such as birth control pills.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the metabolism, such as weight loss medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood, such as anticoagulants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have any allergies or sensitivities to any of its ingredients.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have any other medical conditions.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the liver or kidneys.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the central nervous system, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the immune system, such as immunosuppressants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the heart, such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the thyroid, such as levothyroxine.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood sugar, such as insulin or oral diabetes medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood pressure, such as diuretics or ACE inhibitors.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the stomach, such as antacids or H2 blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the muscles, such as muscle relaxants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the eyes, such as glaucoma medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the urinary system, such as diuretics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the skin, such as topical steroids.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the hormones, such as birth control pills.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the metabolism, such as weight loss medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood, such as anticoagulants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have any other medical conditions.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the liver or kidneys.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the central nervous system, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the immune system, such as immunosuppressants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the heart, such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the thyroid, such as levothyroxine.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood sugar, such as insulin or oral diabetes medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood pressure, such as diuretics or ACE inhibitors.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the stomach, such as antacids or H2 blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood clotting, such as warfarin or heparin.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the brain, such as sedatives or tranquilizers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the muscles, such as muscle relaxants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the eyes, such as glaucoma medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the urinary system, such as diuretics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the skin, such as topical steroids.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the hormones, such as birth control pills.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the metabolism, such as weight loss medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood, such as anticoagulants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have any allergies or sensitivities to any of its ingredients.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you have any other medical conditions.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the liver or kidneys.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the central nervous system, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the immune system, such as immunosuppressants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the heart, such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the thyroid, such as levothyroxine.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood sugar, such as insulin or oral diabetes medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood pressure, such as diuretics or ACE inhibitors.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the stomach, such as antacids or H2 blockers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the blood clotting, such as warfarin or heparin.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the brain, such as sedatives or tranquilizers.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the muscles, such as muscle relaxants.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the eyes, such as glaucoma medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the urinary system, such as diuretics.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the skin, such as topical steroids.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the hormones, such as birth control pills.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg if you are taking any medications that can affect the metabolism, such as weight loss medications.

Do not take levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5

How Does It Work?

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg is an antihistamine medication used to treat allergies. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. It helps to reduce the symptoms of hay fever, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. It can also be used to treat hives and other skin allergies. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg is taken orally, usually once a day. It is important to take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

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Safety Advice

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q: Can I take during pregnancy?

It is not recommended to take levocetirizine dihydrochloride during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is best to speak with your doctor before taking any medication.

feeding

Breast Feeding

Can I take while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to take levocetirizine dihydrochloride while breastfeeding. It is best to consult with your doctor before taking any medication while breastfeeding.

alcohol

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with?

No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion. It can also increase the risk of other serious side effects. Therefore, it is best to avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

driving

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed?

No, you should not drive if you have consumed LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG. This medication can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision, which can impair your ability to drive safely.

(FAQs)

Q: What is levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg?
A: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg is an antihistamine medication used to treat symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. It is also used to treat chronic hives and itching.

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