Levocetirizine HEXAL 5 mg film-coated tablets for allergies

Levocetirizine HEXAL for allergies 5mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How should it be used?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the illness. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdosage?
A variety of overdose symptoms can occur, the first signs are drowsiness in adults, in children first restlessness, then drowsiness. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to use?
Resume normal use at the next prescribed time (i.e. not with double the amount).

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must be stored away from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Severely impaired kidney function

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of active ingredient strength and/or pharmaceutical form.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

Adolescents aged 12 and over and adults
- Headache
- drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Tiredness
- fatigue
- abdominal pain

Children and adolescents
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- drowsiness
- Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
- headaches

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient helps with allergies and relieves itching. It suppresses the effect of the body's own substance histamine and prostaglandins in two ways: Firstly, it inhibits the release of the substances from the mast cells (special defense cells) of the blood and tissue; secondly, it displaces the substances from their binding sites. As tissue hormones and messenger substances, histamine and prostaglandins play an important role in the development of inflammation and allergic reactions.

Application

- Allergic rhinitis, e.g. hay fever - hives

Dosage

1 tablet1 time a dayChildren from 6 years of age and adults irrespective of the mealPatients with kidney dysfunction: You may need to reduce the single or total dose or increase the interval between doses in consultation with your doctor.Patients with concomitant liver and kidney dysfunction: You may need to reduce the single or total dose or increase the interval between doses in consultation with your doctor.