Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr

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  • Allergies

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 2.5mg/5mL; liquid soln; tutti frutti flavor; contains sodium 3mg/5mL.

Pharmacological Class

Antihistamine.

How Supplied

Tabs—10, 35, 55, 80, 110; Soln—5oz

Manufacturer

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Indications

Indications

To relieve symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies.

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

<2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: max 1.25mg (2.5mL) once daily in the PM. 6–11yrs: max 2.5mg (5mL) once daily in the PM. ≥12yrs: 2.5–5mg (5–10mL) once daily in the PM based on symptom severity. Max: 5mg/day.

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Contraindications

Contraindications

Renal disease.

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Predisposing factors of urinary retention (eg, spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia). Discontinue if urinary retention occurs. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Interactions

Interactions

Avoid alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers.

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness; allergic reaction (discontinue if occurs).

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Clinical Trials

See Literature

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Note

Not Applicable

Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24hr Patient Counseling

See Literature