Vocet 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- Levocetirizine is the active isomer of cetirizine
- Potent antiallergic properties
- Rapid and long-acting action
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 5 mg once daily
- Pediatric dose: Based on age
- Geriatric use
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Interaction
- Not known to have interactions with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or hydroxyzine
- Severe renal impairment
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated
- Rarely reported: Headache, dry mouth, fatigue, skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category B for pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Epileptic patients
- Renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
Overdose Effects
- No clinically relevant adverse events reported
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Protect from light