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Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2021-04-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride USP 5 mg


PURPOSE

Antihistamine

USE(S)

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies:
• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy, watery eyes
• itching of the nose or throat


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).

DIRECTIONS

               

 adults 65 years of age and older
 
 
  • ask a doctor
 
 adults and children 12 to 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 to 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
 

  


OTHER INFORMATION

• store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
• safety sealed: do not use if carton was opened or if printed foil inner seal on bottle is torn or missing
• safety sealed: do not use if carton was opened or if individual blister unit is open or torn



INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide.

QUESTIONS or COMMENTS?

call 1-888-588-1418.

 


Distributed by:
Camber Consumer Care, Inc.

Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.


LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3fad12b0-1bff-4899-99bb-0608b42d3be3 · Version 3
NDC: 50090-5341