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Childrens Xyzal Allergy

LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions ■ use only with enclosed dosing cup adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 5 mL or 10 mL once daily in the evening depending upon severity of symptoms ■ do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours children 6-11 years of age ■ take 5 mL once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours children 2-5 years of age ■ take 2.5 mL once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 2.5 mL in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use Note: mL=milliliters
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use s temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itchy, watery eyes ■ itching of the nose or throat
Summary

Indications and usage Use s temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itchy, watery eyes ■ itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions ■ use only with enclosed dosing cup adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 5 mL or 10 mL once daily in the evening depending upon severity of symptoms ■ do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours children 6-11 years of age ■ take 5 mL once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours children 2-5 years of age ■ take 2.5 mL once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 2.5 mL in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use Note: mL=milliliters Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ■ if you have kidney disease ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder When using this product ■ drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder ■ an allergic reaction to this product occurs.

Seek medical help right away.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use s temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itchy, watery eyes ■ itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions ■ use only with enclosed dosing cup adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 5 mL or 10 mL once daily in the evening depending upon severity of symptoms ■ do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours children 6-11 years of age ■ take 5 mL once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours children 2-5 years of age ■ take 2.5 mL once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 2.5 mL in 24 hours children under 2 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use Note: mL=milliliters Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ■ if you have kidney disease ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder When using this product ■ drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder ■ an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast - feeding: ■ if breast-feeding: not recommended ■ if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use ■ if you have kidney disease ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder When using this product ■ drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder ■ an allergic reaction to this product occurs.
  • Seek medical help right away.
  • If pregnant or breast - feeding: ■ if breast-feeding: not recommended ■ if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children.
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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