Levocetirizine Tablets

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.