LEVOCETIRIZIN AL 5 mg film-coated tablets, 100 pcs

LEVOCETIRIZIN AL 5 mg film-coated tablets

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets are a medication for treating the symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, perennial allergic rhinitis, and chronic urticaria.It is suitable for adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years and older.The active ingredient is levocetirizine dihydrochloride.This product is available without a prescription.

Indications

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets can relieve nasal and ocular symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis, as well as symptoms of chronic urticaria, such as itching.

Mechanism of action

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

Active Ingredients

Levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets contain the active ingredient levocetirizine dihydrochloride.One film-coated tablet contains 5 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride, equivalent to 4.2 mg levocetirizine.The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (vegetable), hypromellose, macrogol 400, titanium dioxide (E171).

Contraindications

This product should not be used in cases of known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients, in cases of kidney disease, in cases of a tendency to seizures (e.g., epilepsy), or in infants and children under 6 years of age.

Dosage

The usual dose for adults and children 6 years and older is 1 film-coated tablet daily.The film-coated tablet should be swallowed whole with water or another liquid.

How to take

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

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.If you are unable to completely empty your bladder, please consult your doctor.If you are planning to have an allergy test, you should stop using this medicine for several days.This medicine may affect the results of your allergy test.Use is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Warnings

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

Relief for allergy sufferers

Many people suffer from allergies.In an allergy, the immune system mistakes harmless things like plant pollen, food, pet dander, or insect venom for dangerous invaders.The immune system reacts by releasing histamine, a messenger substance that triggers an alarm response.This leads to symptoms such as itching and burning in the eyes and nasal mucous membranes, as well as sneezing, or to various skin reactions such as swelling, redness, and itching, and even to severe circulatory problems.Although most allergies are more of a nuisance than a danger, they should be taken seriously.A harmless case of hay fever can develop into the much more dangerous allergic asthma.

An antihistamine cannot treat the allergy itself.However, levocetirizine AL 5 mg film-coated tablets can relieve nasal and eye discomfort associated with allergic rhinitis, as well as symptoms of chronic urticaria, such as itching.

Low dose

Levocetirizine is a molecular variant of the well-established antihistamine cetirizine, which exists as a racemate consisting of right- and left-handed isomers in approximately equal proportions.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.Levocetirizine has twice the H1 receptor affinity of cetirizine.Therefore, half the dose of levocetirizine is needed compared to cetirizine to achieve a comparable anti-allergic effect.Levocetirizine can be used in children as young as 6 years old.

Allergy has many faces

It is always helpful to know what triggers an allergy. The 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.