Zival 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
Indications
- perennial allergic rhinitis
- seasonal allergic rhinitis
- chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is the active (Levo) isomer of cetirizine, a highly effective nonsedating antihistamine with potent antiallergic properties.
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and children 12 years of age and older: 5 mg once daily
- Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5 mg once daily
- 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 enough data for response in patients aged 65 years and older
- Hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment required
- Renal impairment:
- Mild renal impairment: 2.5 mg once daily
- Moderate renal impairment: 2.5 mg once every other day
- Severe renal impairment: 2.5 mg twice weekly
- End-stage renal disease patients: Should not receive Levocetirizine
Interaction
Not known to have any interactions with other drugs
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or hydroxyzine. Severe renal impairment
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Use during pregnancy: Only if clearly needed
- Breastfeeding: Not recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Epileptic patients
- 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
Therapeutic Class
Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light