ALCI 5MG TABLET
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ALCI 5MG TABLET


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1 STRIP(10 TABLET(S))
*This medicine require prescription*
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Uses

Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic fever (hay fever), year-round allergies like dust or pet allergies and chronic nettle rash.


Mechanism of Action
Levocetirizine belongs to a group of medications c

Dosage
  • Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Adult: 5 mg once daily in the evening.
  • Children:
  • 6-12 years: 2.5 mg once daily.
  • 6 months to 5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.

Side Effects
Common: dizziness, headache, sore throat, infection of nose, throat, or chest (in children), dry mouth, feeling sick, tiredness, abdominal pain, sleepiness.Uncommon: sensation of tingling or numbness of the skin (paraesthesia), rash, itching, weakness, feeling of discomfort, agitation, diarrhea.

Warnings/Precautions
  • It is best to take the drug at bedtime as it can make you drowzy
  • Do not take levocetirizine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizine
  • Take special care with levocetirizine and follow the advice of your doctor:
  • if you suffer from epilepsy or are in any risk of having fits.
  • if you suffer from kidney failure, because you may require a lower dosage.
  • Tell your doctor if you are taking drugs like antidepressants; medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; ritonavir; sedatives; sleeping pills; theophylline; and tranquilizers, as it may worsen the side effects.
  • Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
  • Levocetrizine can cause drowsiness. Avoid engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery when taking.
  • Do not take alcohol with cetirizine, as it may worsen the side effects.
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