Alcet 5Mg

COMPOSITION

Each film-coated tablet contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride USP 5 mg. 

INDICATIONS

Levocetirizine is indicated in the treatment of symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as perennial allergic rhinitis. seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. 

SIDE EFFECTS

Uncommon: Antimuscarinic effects: blurred vision, dry mouth, gastro-intestinal disturbances, headache, psychomotor impairment, urinary retention. Rare Anaphylaxis: Angioedema, angle-closure glaucoma (in adults), arrhythmias, blood disorders, bronchospasm, confusion, convulsions, depression, dizziness, extrapyramidal effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hypotension, liver dysfunction, palpitation, photosensitivity reactions, rashes, sleep disturbances, tremor. Very rare: Weight gain. Frequency not known: Drowsiness. Side-effects, further information: Children and the elderly are more susceptible to Side effects. Non-sedating antihistamines such as levocetirizine cause less sedation and psychomotor impairment than the older antihistamines because they penetrate the blood brain barrier Only to a slight extent. If drowsiness occurs, it may diminish after a few days of treatment. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Avoid in Acute porphyrias p. 886 (some antihistamines are thought to be safe). 

CAUTIONS

Epilepsy. 

DRUG INTERACTION

Sedative antihistamine interactions apply to a lesser extent to the non-sedating antihistamines. 

OVERDOSAGE

No clinically relevant adverse events have been reported in case of overdose. However, in the event of overdosage, symptomatic and supportive treatment is recommended. 

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