Allerzet Syrup Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levocetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult & childn ≥2 yr; perennial allergic rhinitis in adult & childn ≥6 mth. Chronic idiopathic urticaria in adult & ≥6 mth.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 10 mL (2 tsp). Childn 6-11 yr 5 mL (1 tsp), 6 mth-5 yr 2.5 mL (¹/₂ tsp). All doses to be taken once daily at bedtime. Adult & Childn ≥12 yr w/ renal impairment Mild (CrCl 50-79 mL/min) 2.5 mg (5 mL) once daily; moderate (CrCl 30-49 mL/min) 2.5 mg (5 mL) once every 2 days; severe (CrCl <30 mL/min) 2.5 mg (5 mL) once every 3 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or other piperazine derivatives. Patients w/ ESRD (CrCl <10 mL/min) or undergoing hemodialysis. Childn 6 mth-11 yr w/ renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Caution in patients w/ predisposing factors of urinary retention (eg, spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia); epileptic patients & at risk of convulsions. Avoid use w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Renal impairment. Should only be used in pregnancy when clearly needed. Not recommended in breastfeeding women.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, constipation, otitis media, vomiting, cough, pyrexia, epistaxis, asthenia, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, & somnolence.

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Drug Interactions

Possible additive effect w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. Increased plasma AUC & t_¹/₂ w/ ritonavir. Decreased clearance w/ theophylline & ritonavir.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE09 - levocetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Allerzet Syrup 2.5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

30 mL x 1's (P161/bottle);60 mL x 1's (P265.75/bottle)

Allerzet Syrup

levocetirizine

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc