Drug Facts
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 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).
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 OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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 eveningdo not take more than1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms |
| children 6-11 years of age | take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the eveningdo 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 |
STORAGE
- store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
- safety sealed: do not use if carton was opened or torn
Inactive ingredients
hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide