Levocetirizine beta 5 mg film-coated tablets (6 pieces)

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The medicine contains the active ingredient levocetirizine dihydrochloride, which is present in an amount of 5 mg per film-coated tablet.This corresponds to an amount of 4.2 mg levocetirizine.It also contains the following other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur), hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171) and macrogol 400.

Mode of action

Levocetirizine beta 5 mg film-coated tablets have anti-allergic, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects.The active ingredient levocetirizine dihydrochloride prevents the release of various inflammatory substances from the so-called mast cells.

Area of application

Levocetirizine beta 5 mg film-coated tablets can be used in adults and children from the age of 6 years to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including persistent allergic rhinitis, and hives (urticaria).No prescription is required for this product.

Contraindications

Levocetirizine beta 5 mg film-coated tablets must not be taken if you have severe kidney disease, are allergic to levocetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, to hydroxyzine or other piperazine derivatives.Even if you cannot empty your bladder completely, have epilepsy or are at risk of seizures, you should ask your doctor for advice before taking it.The medicine is not suitable for children under 6 years of age and should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Dosage

The recommended dosage for adults and children aged 6 and over is 5 mg, i.e. one film-coated tablet daily.Patients with impaired kidney function may receive a lower dose, which depends on the severity of the kidney disease and, in children, also on body weight.Patients with severely impaired kidney function must not take Levocetirizine beta 5 mg.Patients with only impaired liver function should take the normal prescribed dose.Patients with impaired liver and kidney function may receive a lower dose, which depends on the severity of the kidney disease and, in children, also on body weight.The dose will be determined by your doctor.The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your symptoms.Provided that renal function is normal, no dosage adjustment is required in elderly patients aged 65 years and over.

Intake

The film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of liquid, preferably water.It can be taken with or without meals.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.If you have impaired kidney function, difficulty urinating, epilepsy, or are at risk of seizures, please ask your doctor for advice.It is recommended to avoid taking the drug and alcohol at the same time.If you are going to have an allergy test, please ask your doctor if you should stop taking the medicine for a few days before the test.

In clinical trials, levocetirizine at the recommended dose did not produce any signs of impairment in attention, alertness or driving ability.If you plan to drive, work without a secure footing or operate machines, you should carefully monitor your reaction to the medicine after taking the medicine if you have allergies.You should not use more than the recommended dose.

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

Not suitable for children under 6 years.If you don't feel better after 3 days or even feel worse, contact your doctor.Keep out of the reach of children.Levocetirizine beta contains lactose.Please only take Levocetirizine beta after consulting your doctor if you know that you have an intolerance to certain sugars.You must not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister pack and carton after “use by”.