Levocetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg Tablet

Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets come under the branding of LEVOTRIC-5 and are used to treat and prevent allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. This medicine also helps with skin allergic symptoms like rashes on the skin, hives, burning, etc. Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets is also used to relieve itching and hives.

Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets are in a class of drugs known as "antihistamines," and the active ingredient in levocetirizine is an antihistamine that helps lower effects caused by histamine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body during an allergic reaction. It is recommended to take it upon doctor's advice or doctor's prescription.

For how long have these medications been used?

• Treat the Seasonal Allergies
• Ease chronic eczema and urticaria symptoms.
• Treat Skin Allergies
• Decrease redness, itchiness, and watery eyes
• Get relief from cold-like symptoms.
• Manage allergic asthma.

Direction for Use

• Medication is swallowed by mouth, usually in combination with other food.
• Never take a higher than recommended dose or take more frequently than recommended.
• Swallow it as a whole; do not chew, crush, or break it.
• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Storage

• Keep in a cold and dry area.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.
• Avoid children or pets!

Precautions

• Discontinue use if there is itching and/or rashes on the body.
• This medicine should not be used by a breastfeeding woman without a doctor's advice.
• If not asked by the child specialist, don't do this to children.
• Take in the recommended dose without missing or exceeding the dose.

Side Effects

• Sore throat
• Fever
• Cough
• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Nosebleeds

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the action of this medicine?
This medicine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines, which decrease the effects of the body's response to an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine blocks histamine and decreases symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, itching, and watery eyes.

If you DO NOT take this tablet, what will happen?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it's nearly time for the next dose though, then skip the missed dose; take your next dose when it's supposed to be.

This tablet makes you feel sleepy?
Yes, this tablet will make you feel sleepy, weak, and tired. Be aware of these symptoms and do not drive or operate heavy equipment.

Can it be safe for pregnant women?
Inform your doctor of pregnancy or the possibility of gaining pregnancy. Call your doctor if you become pregnant when you are taking this medicine. Do not breast-feed while you are taking this drug.