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Xyzal Allergy 24HR

LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours ■ ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age ■ take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses 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 Uses 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 adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours ■ ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age ■ take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use 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 Uses 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 adults 65 years of age and older ■ ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age ■ take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours ■ ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age ■ take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age ■ do not use consumers with kidney disease ■ do not use 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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