LEVOCETIRIZIN AL 5 mg film-coated tablets, 20 pcs

LEVOCETIRIZIN AL 5 mg film-coated tablets

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergic diseases such as hay fever, year-round allergic rhinitis and chronic hives.It is suitable for use in adults, adolescents and children aged 6 and over.The active ingredient is levocetirizine dihydrochloride.No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets can relieve nasal and eye problems that occur with allergic rhinitis, as well as symptoms of chronic hives such as itching.

Mode of action

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets is an anti-allergic or antihistamine.Antihistamines such as levocetirizine block the histamine receptor and thus prevent the development of typical allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose or itchy eyes.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Ingredients of Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets: 1 film-coated tablet contains 5 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride corresponding to 4.2 mg levocetirizine.Tablet core: Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (vegetable).Film coating: hypromellose, macrogol 400, titanium dioxide (E171).

Contraindications

This product should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the above ingredients, if you have kidney disease, if you are prone to seizures (e.g. epilepsy), or if you have infants and children under 6 years of age.

Dosage

Recommended use of Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets: You should take the film-coated tablet whole with water or another liquid.The usual dose for adults and children aged 6 years and over is 1 film-coated tablet daily.

Intake

The film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole with water.It can be taken with or without meals.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.If you may not be able to empty your bladder completely (such as a spinal cord injury or an enlarged prostate), please ask your doctor for advice.If you have epilepsy or are at risk of seizures, please ask your doctor for advice as using this medicine could make seizures worse.If you plan to have an allergy test, you should ask your doctor whether you should stop use for several days.This medicine may affect the results of your allergy test.

Its use is not recommended for children under 6 years of age as it is not possible to adjust the dose with the film-coated tablets.Some patients may experience drowsiness/drowsiness, tiredness and fatigue during therapy with the medicine.Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine works for you.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Notes

You should be careful when taking Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets with alcohol.In sensitive patients, the effects of alcohol may be increased or different than expected.

Relief for allergy sufferers

Many people suffer from allergies.In an allergy, the immune system reacts to harmless substances such as plant pollen, food, pet dander or insect venom as if they were dangerous invaders.This triggers the release of histamine, a chemical messenger that triggers an alarm response.This reaction can lead to symptoms such as itching and burning in the eyes and nasal mucosa, sneezing or various skin reactions such as swelling, redness and itching, up to serious circulatory problems.Even though most allergies are more annoying than dangerous, they should be taken seriously because harmless hay fever can turn into more dangerous allergic asthma.

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets can relieve nasal and eye problems that occur with allergic rhinitis, as well as symptoms of chronic hives such as itching.

Low dosage

Levocetirizine is a molecular variant of the proven antihistamine cetirizine, which is available as a racemate, consisting of clockwise and counterclockwise isomers in approximately the same ratios.The two mirror-image forms have very different effects: only the (R) isomer is pharmacologically active.Levocetirizine is this active (R) molecular variant (enantiomer) of cetirizine. The H1 receptor affinity of levocetirizine is twice as high as that of cetirizine.Therefore, half the dose of levocetirizine is required compared to cetirizine to achieve a comparable anti-allergic effect.Levocetirizine can be used in children as young as 6 years old.

Allergies have many faces

It always makes sense to know what triggers an allergy.A specialist can use a simple test to determine what the body is allergic to and whether there are cross allergies.Particularly severe reactions, such as allergic shock, can be triggered, for example, by insect venom, foods such as nuts, eggs, milk or certain medications such as antibiotics, anesthesia and X-ray contrast media.The most common symptoms include burning and itching in the eyes, nose, mouth and throat, swelling of the mucous membranes, tightness in the throat, and even dizziness and loss of consciousness.

Occupational allergies

So-called occupational allergies, such as baker's asthma or hairdresser's eczema, are also of considerable importance for many people.Many people regularly have to deal with substances that are highly allergenic in their work.For quite a few people, this leads to giving up their job due to health restrictions.

Also suitable for children aged 6 and over

It is not easy to keep children away from the triggers of allergic reactions such as house dust or pollen.The annoying skin reactions of chronic hives also occur in children and require relief.Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets can be used in children from the age of 6 years.

Frequently asked questions & Answers

How long can Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets be taken?The treating doctor decides on the duration and dose of treatment with levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets.This is based on the type, duration and course of the symptoms.

Are Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets also suitable for children?Yes.Children aged 6 years and over can take levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets to relieve nasal and eye symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and to relieve chronic hives.

What else helps with severe itching?Just don't scratch or rub, as this will increase and prolong the itching.It can help to consciously use another object to satisfy the need.The irritated skin around the nose and the eye area requires additional care with ointments or creams that do not contain other irritating ingredients.Cooling also soothes the skin and relieves itching.Examples of options include cooling, moist compresses, short cold showers and cooling elements - whereby the skin must be protected from frostbite.