Cetcip L 5 mg Tablet

Cetcip L 5 mg (Levocetirizine 5 mg)
Uses

levocetirizine 5 mg is used to treat symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic fever (hay fever), year-round allergies like dust or pet allergies and chronic nettle rash.

How it works

Levocetirizine belongs to a group of medications called antihistamines. It acts by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that is produced in the body during an allergic reaction.

Common side effects

• Dry mouth,
• Abdominal
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Excessive tiredness

Expert advice

Use levocetirizine 5 mg with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects.

It is best to take the drug at bedtime as it can make you drowzy.

• Do not take levocetirizine 5 mg if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizine.
• Take special care with levocetirizine and follow the advice of your doctor: if you suffer from epilepsy or are in any risk of having fits. if you suffer from kidney failure, because you may require a lower dosage.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking drugs like antidepressants; medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; ritonavir; sedatives; sleeping pills; theophylline; and tranquilizers, as it may worsen the side effects.
• Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast- feeding.
• levocetirizine 5 mg can cause drowsiness. Avoid engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery when taking.
• Do not take alcohol with cetirizine, as it may worsen the side effects.

FAQs

Levocetirizine

Q: Is levocetirizine/ LCZ/ LCZ plus/ xyzal/ Zyrtec/ vozet an over the counter?
A: No.Levecetirozine (also available as LCZ/ LCZ plus/ xyzal/ Zyrtec/ vozet) is not an over the counter medication. Prescription from your doctor is always required.

Q: Is levocetirizine 5 mg gluten free?
A: Yes.levocetirizine is gluten free. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use.

Q: Is levocetirizine safe in pregnancy and during breastfeeding?
A: Levocetirizine is not safe during pregnancy or lactation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q: Is levocetirizine 5 mg a decongestant?
A: Levocetrizine is used to relieve runny nose; sneezing; and redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes caused by hay fever, seasonal allergies, and allergies due to other substances.