Generic name: levocetirizine [ LEE-voe-se-TIR-a-zeen ]
Brand names: Xyzal, LEVRIX, XYZALL
Dosage forms: oral solution (0.5 mg/mL); oral tablet (5 mg)
Drug class:Antihistamines
What is levocetirizine?
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms such as a runny nose or hives.
Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of year-round (perennial) allergies in children who are at least 6 months old.
Levocetirizine is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives) in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.
Levocetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use levocetirizine if you are allergic to levocetirizine or cetirizine (Zyrtec).
You should not take levocetirizine if you have end-stage kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. Any child younger than 12 years old with kidney disease should not take levocetirizine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
urination problems (caus...
