Megatrol 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (100's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Peoples pharma ltd |
Indications
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- Levocetirizine is the active (Levo) isomer of cetirizine
- Highly effective and well-tolerated nonsedating antihistamine
- Potent antiallergic properties
- Two-fold higher affinity for H1 receptors than cetirizine
- Rapid and long-acting action
- Once-a-day administration
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for adults and children 12 years and older: 5 mg once daily
- Recommended dose for children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5 mg once daily
- Recommended dose for children 6 months to 5 years of age: 1.25 mg once daily
- Pediatric use based on extrapolation of efficacy from adults
- Geriatric use not sufficiently studied
- No dosage adjustment for patients with solely hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment dosage recommendations based on creatinine clearance levels
Interaction
- Not known to have any interactions with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine, or hydroxyzine
- Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: <10 ml/min)
Side Effects
- Well tolerated, with rare reports of headache, dry mouth, fatigue, and skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in breast milk, not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Epileptic patients and patients at risk of convulsions
- Renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
Overdose Effects
- No clinically relevant adverse events reported in case of overdose
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended in the event of overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Store in a dry place
- Protect from light