Levozal 5 mg 20 Tablets

Description

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient of Levozal™. Levozal™ is an antiallergic medication. It is used for the treatment of signs of illness (symptoms) associated with: Allergic rhinitis (including persistent allergic rhinitis); Nettle rash (urticaria). How to use The usual dose for adults and children aged 6 years and over is one tablet daily. How and when should you take Levozal™? The tablets should be swallowed whole with water and may be taken with or without food. Warnings and precautions The use of Levozal™ is not recommended in children less than 6 years since the film-coated tablets do not allow for dose adaptation. Side Effects Like all medicines, Levozal™ can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following symptoms you should contact your doctor or go to the hospital straight away: Commonly (1% to 10%), mainly mild to moderate side effects such as dry mouth, headache, tiredness and somnolence/drowsiness have been reported. Uncommon (0.1% to 1%), side effects such as exhaustion and abdominal pain have been observed. Other side effects such as palpitations, increased heart rate, convulsions, visual disturbances, oedema, pruritus (itchiness), rash, urticaria (swelling, redness and itchiness of the skin), skin eruption, shortness of breath, weight increase, muscular pain, aggressive or agitated behaviour, hallucination, depression, hepatitis, abnormal liver function, nausea and vomiting have also been reported. At the first signs of a hypersensitivity reaction, stop taking Levozal™ and see your doctor immediately. Hypersensitivity reaction symptoms may include: swelling of the mouth, tongue, face and/or throat, breathing or swallowing difficulties together with hives (angioedema), sudden fall in blood pressure leading to collapse or shock, which may be fatal. Storage Information Do not store above 30 °C. In a dry place. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Ingredients The active substance is levocetirizine dihydrochloride. The other ingredients are lactose anhydrous, microcryastalline cellulose (PH 102), colloidal silicone dioxide (Aerosil 200), magnesium stearate and opadry white. Specifications Levozal™ 5 mg film-coated tablets are off-white, round, biconvex, engraved with 'JP89' on one side and plain on other side