Medication Summary
Levocetirizine
Brand names: Xyzal
Dosage form: Tablet
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
How is this medication usually taken?
adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening■ do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours■ ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age ■ take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening■ do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8be45c2a-1eca-4a00-81b9-f7babdbdcd41
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