Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg (OTC)
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.