Levocetirizine is available in the strength of 5 mg and is used by General practitioners and dermatologists. It is available under the brand name YORCET. Levocetirizine is an anti-allergic drug. It is advised for the symptoms of sneezing, watery eyes, itching & hives, and runny nose.
How Does It Work?
YORCET – LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG is a single salt medicine that discards allergy out of life. Levocetirizine helps to reduce nasal / throat itching & sneezing. This medicine is an antihistamine and helpful in preventing the action of histamine generated by our body. Histamine is responsible for creating symptoms of sneezing, itching, runny nose, and watery eyes. It reduces nasal mucosal inflammation. It acts as an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory agent. It produces the fastest onset of action than destroyed.
Indications:
Levocetirizine is indicated for the treatment of mild allergy symptoms and Perennial allergy that occurs in patients having sensitivity to dust, cockroaches, and the hair of pets. It is also prescribed for patients having symptoms of urticaria.
Benefits
Urticaria
Hay fever
Allergy symptoms like sensitivity to dust, cockroaches, and pets.
Itching & hives
Sneezing
Perennial allergic Rhinitis
Running Nose
Administration Of Dosage
Levocetirizine is to be taken by mouth and can be taken with or without food. It is taken once every day preferably in the evening. The normal dose of Levocetirizine is 5 mg. The exact dosage depends upon age, disease, and severity of symptoms. The medicine is to be taken as per the advice of the doctor.
Missed Dose
As applies to other medicines, the principle of missed dose for Rabeprazole is equally applicable, and if you forget to take medicine at the scheduled time, take the same immediately and skip the same if it is near the time of the next scheduled dose.
Side Effects
Intoxication,
Dry Mouth
Fever
Cough
Tiredness
Difficult urination
Precautions
If you are sensitive to cetirizine, or hydroxyzine, you must avoid taking Levocetirizine. Make your doctor aware before taking this medicine, in case you are suffering from an enlarged prostate or any kidney disease. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, tell your doctor about the same.