Levocetin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levocetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions eg, seasonal (including ocular symptoms), perennial & persistent allergic rhinitis; chronic urticaria.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr Recommended dose: 5 mg once daily. Childn 6-12 yr Recommended dose: 5 mg once daily, 6-11 yr Not to exceed 2.5 mg once daily. Mild renal impairment (CrCl 50-79 mL/min) 1 tab once daily, moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30-49 mL/min) 1 tab once every 2 days, severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min) 1 tab once every 3 days. Treatment duration: At least 6 mth, up to 1 yr for chronic urticaria & allergic rhinitis.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ liqd.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or cetirizine. Patients w/ ESRD (CrCl <10 mL/min) & undergoing hemodialysis. Childn 6 mth to 11 yr w/ impaired renal function.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue if urinary retention occurs. Patients w/ predisposing factors of urinary retention eg, spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia. Somnolence. Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Avoid use w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Renal & hepatic impairment. Pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation. Childn <6 yr. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, nasopharyngitis, fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased clearance w/ theophylline. Increased plasma AUC w/ ritonavir.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE09 - levocetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Levocetin FC tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's;10 × 10's

Levocetin

levocetirizine

Manufacturer:

Nangkuang

Distributor:

Biopharm

Marketer:

Biopharm