Xyzal tablets 5 mg for allergy (levocetirizine hydrochloride, antihistamine)

What are Xyzal tablets 5 mg for allergy (levocetirizine, antihistamine)?

Xyzal tablets are formulated with levocetirizine hydrochloride, classified as a third-generation antihistamine. This medication operates by enhancing its antagonistic effect on the histamine H1 receptor, effectively alleviating symptoms associated with allergies, such as runny noses, sneezing, and redness.

These tablets are versatile and can be employed to manage various allergic conditions, including allergic rhinitis, hives (including cases of long-term hives with uncertain origins), eczema, dermatitis, prurigo, and cutaneous pruritus. Notably, levocetirizine hydrochloride is distinguished by its minimal sedative impact on the central nervous system, making it less likely to induce drowsiness compared to other antihistamines. Scientific investigations have also established that it does not substantially prolong the QT interval, further endorsing its favorable cardiac safety profile.

Active principles: levocetirizine hydrochloride

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: GlaxoSmithKline K.K., Tokyo, Japan

Indications:

• allergic rhinitis, 
• hives, 
• eczema/dermatitis, 
• prurigo,
• cutaneous pruritus.

How to take

Adults: take 1 tablet (5 mg of the active principle) at a time, once a day, before bedtime. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to the age or symptoms. However, the maximum daily dose is 2 tablets (10 mg).

For children of 7-15 years old: take 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) at a time, 2 times a day, after breakfast and before bedtime.

Your doctor should adjust the dosage according to your needs, especially for those who has renal disorder or for the elderly.

Contraindications: do not use for patients with renal disorder or liver disorder.

Do not use for patients with convulsive disease such as epilepsy or history of convulsive disease. Do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women. 

Important information

As this medicine can cause sleepiness, patient should avoid operating dangerous machinery, driving a car, or working at heights.

Avoid drinking alcohol, as it may worsen side effects like sleepiness or malaise.

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.