Pediallergy Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 0.5 mg/mL

Indication

Temporary relief of hay fever and other respiratory allergy symptoms, including runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat, as stated on the package.

Ingredients

• Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 0.5 mg per 1 mL

Direction

Use only with the supplied oral syringe and follow the package or prescriber instructions. The package dosing table states: ages 2–6 years, 2.5 mL twice daily; ages 6–12 years, 5 mL once daily; over 12 years, 10 mL once daily. The printed age bands overlap at age 6, so confirm the correct dose for a 6-year-old with a clinician or pharmacist. Use in children under 2 years is not recommended on the package. Do not exceed the recommended dose because higher doses increase the risk of somnolence.

Side effects

• The package lists drowsiness
• tiredness
• dry mouth
• and headache.
• An allergic reaction may occur. Stop use and seek medical help if a reaction develops
• seek emergency help for severe symptoms.

Precautions

• Use the supplied oral syringe for measurement and do not exceed the labeled dose. Higher doses can increase somnolence
• use caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Ask a clinician before use if the patient has epilepsy or seizure risk
• a predisposition to urinary retention
• or kidney disease
• dose adjustment or avoidance may be needed.
• Stop use and contact a doctor if difficulty urinating or an allergic reaction occurs. Seek immediate medical help for a severe allergic reaction. Not recommended for children under 2 years.