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Xyzal Allergy 24hr Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—10, 35, 55, 80, 110; Soln—5oz
Manufacturer
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Indications
Indications
To relieve symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies.
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.
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Contraindications
Contraindications
Renal disease.
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
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.
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Interactions
Interactions
Avoid alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers.
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness; allergic reaction (discontinue if occurs).
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Clinical Trials
See Literature
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Note
Not Applicable
Xyzal Allergy 24hr Patient Counseling
See Literature
