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levocetirizine dihydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
KROGER COMPANY
Label updated
2026-01-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
levocetirizine dihydrochloride
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Label information

Label information

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride USP, 5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
Warnings

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 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-feding: 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 12-64 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
  • 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms
children 6-11 years of age
  • take 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening
  • do not take more than 1/2 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)
  • (Bottle only)- Safety Sealed: Do not use if carton was opened or if printed foil inner seal on bottle is torn or missing
  • (Blister only)- Satey Sealed: Do not use if seal is broken or if individual blister unit is open or torn

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

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Carton Label

Carton Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Bottle Label

Bottle Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e47658af-e0f3-5765-f568-300ba407dc29 · Version 6
NDC: 30142-717