L-Zinex Duo

L-Zinex Duo

Manufacturer:

Corona Remedies

Distributor:

Iberica Verheilen
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per FC tab Montelukast Na 10 mg, levocetirizine HCl 5 mg. Per 5 mL syr Montelukast Na 4 mg, levocetirizine diHCl 2.5 mg
Indications/Uses
FC tab: Relief of symptoms associated w/ seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis. Syr: Add-on therapy in adults & adolescents ≥15 yr w/ mild to moderate persistent asthma. Prophylaxis of asthma in which the predominant component is exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Relief of nasal & ocular symptoms of seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis. Relief of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
FC tab Adult, childn & adolescent >15 yr 1 tab once daily. Adult & childn ≥12 yr w/ mild renal impairment (CrCl 50-80 mL/min) 1 tab containing montelukast 10 mg + levocetirizine 2.5 mg once daily, moderate (CrCl 30-50 mL/min) 1 tab containing montelukast 10 mg + levocetirizine 2.5 mg every other day. Syr Childn ≥12 10 mL once daily, 6-11 yr 5 mL once daily, 2-5 yr 2.5 mL once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to montelukast, levocetirizine, hydroxyzine, or to any piperazine derivatives. Patients w/ severe renal (CrCl <10 mL/min) or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn 6-11 yr w/ renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Levocetirizine: Concomitant use w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. May impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Not recommended to infants & toddlers <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Fatigue; headache. Montelukast: Asthenia; fever; abdominal pain; trauma; dyspepsia, infectious gastroenteritis; dental pain; dizziness; nasal congestion; cough, flu; rash; increased ALT/AST; pyuria. Levocetirizine: Somnolence; dry mouth.
Drug Interactions
Montelukast: Decreased AUC w/ phenobarb. CYP3A4 inducers eg, phenytoin, phenobarb & rifampicin. Levocetirizine: Small decrease in clearance w/ theophylline. Increased plasma AUC, t1/2 & decreased clearance w/ ritonavir.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R03DC53 - montelukast, combinations ; Belongs to the class of leukotriene receptor antagonists. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
L-Zinex Duo FC tab
Packing/Price
20's
Form
L-Zinex Duo syr
Packing/Price
100 mL x 1's;15 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's
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