Anti Allergic Tablets

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What is cetirizine?

• Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.
• Cetirizine is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by hives.
• Cetirizine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
• Before taking this medicine
• You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cetirizine.
• Before taking cetirizine, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Cetirizine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use cetirizine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Older adults may need to take a lower than normal dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.

How should I take cetirizine?

• Take cetirizine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• You may take cetirizine with or without food.
• The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
• Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you also have a fever. Store cetirizine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, and then feeling drowsy.

What should I avoid?

• Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by cetirizine. Cetirizine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of cetirizine.

Cetirizine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; Difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using cetirizine and Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects :

• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
• Weakness, tremors (uncontrolled shaking), or sleep problems (insomnia);
• Severe restless feeling, hyperactivity;
• Confusion;
• Problems with vision; or
• Urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include :

• Dizziness, drowsiness;
• Tired feeling;
• Dry mouth;
• Sore throat, cough;
• Nausea, constipation; or
• Headache.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

Highlights for levocetirizine :

• Levocetirizine oral tablet is available as both a generic and brand-name drug Brand name: Xyzal.
• It also comes in an oral solution.
• It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It’s also used to relieve itching caused by hives.

Important warnings : Increased tiredness warning: This drug can cause tiredness. Don’t drive, use machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how this drug affects you. Also, don’t drink alcohol or take other medications that may cause you to feel tired. It could make your tiredness worse.

What is levocetirizine?
Levocetirizine oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Xyzal. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name version. Levocetirizine also comes in an oral solution.

Why it's used

• Levocetirizine is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It’s also used to relieve itching caused by hives (patches of red, swollen, itchy skin).
• This drug may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications.

How it works

• Levocetirizine belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
• Levocetirizine works by blocking the release of a chemical called histamine from the cells in your body. This helps relieve symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and red, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps relieve itching caused by hives.

Levocetirizine side effects :

• Levocetirizine oral tablet may cause drowsiness. This occurs more often during the first few hours after you take the drug. It may also cause other side effects.
• More common side effects
• Side effects of levocetirizine can vary according to age.

In adults and children ages 12 and older, the more common side effects that can occur include :

• Tiredness
• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Nasopharyngitis (redness and inflammation in the nose and throat)

In children ages 6–11 years, the more common side effects that can occur include :

• Fever
• Cough
• Sleepiness
• Nose bleeds

In children ages 1–5 years, the more common side effects that can occur include :

• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Ear infections

In children ages 6–12 months, the more common side effects that can occur include :

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following :

• Allergic reactions. Symptoms can include :
  
  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Hives
  • Swelling of your lips, tongue, face, or throat

• Kidney problems. Symptoms can include :
  
  • Trouble urinating
  • Changes in the amount you urinate
  • Blood in your urine
  • Blurry vision

Disclaimer : Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible side effects. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always discuss possible side effects with a healthcare provider who knows your medical history.