{"product_id":"hexal-levocetirizin-5-mg-10-film-coated-tablets","title":"Hexal Levocetirizin 5 mg - 10 film-coated tablets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevocetirizin Hexal 5 mg - film-coated tablets contain the active ingredient levocetirizine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevocetirizine Hexal is an anti-allergic medicine. It is used to treat symptoms of allergic diseases such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallergic rhinitis (including persistent allergic rhinitis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003echronic hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't feel better after 3 days or even feel worse, contact your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevocetirizin Hexal must not be taken if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are allergic to levocetirizine dihydrochloride, cetirizine, hydroxyzine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou suffer from severe renal impairment (severe renal insufficiency with a creatinine clearance less than 10 ml\/min)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Levocetirizin Hexal together with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Levocetirizine Hexal with food, drink and alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaution is advised when taking Levocetirizine Hexal together with alcohol or other drugs that affect the brain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn sensitive patients, the simultaneous administration of Levocetirizine Hexal and alcohol or other agents that act on the brain could lead to an additional reduction in alertness and reduced performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevocetirizin Hexal can be taken with or without meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy and breast-feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriving and using machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome patients treated with levocetirizine may experience sleepiness\/drowsiness, tiredness and fatigue. If you intend to drive a vehicle, carry out potentially dangerous tasks or use machines, it is first recommended to wait and monitor your reaction to the medicine. However, in special studies, no impairment of the attention, reaction ability and driving ability of healthy test subjects was found after taking levocetirizine in the recommended dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended dose for adults and children 6 years and older is one tablet daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenal and liver dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with impaired kidney function and patients with simultaneous impaired liver and kidney function may receive a lower dose, which depends on the severity of the kidney disease and, in children, also on body weight. The dose will be determined by your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with severely impaired kidney function must not take Levocetirizin Hexal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with only impaired liver function should take the normal prescribed dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderly patients aged 65 years and over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf renal function is normal, no dosage adjustment is required in elderly patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse in children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of Levocetirizine Hexal 5 mg - film-coated tablets is not recommended for children under 6 years of age as no dose adjustment is possible with the film-coated tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow and when should you take Levocetirizin Hexal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole with water. It can be taken with or without meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your symptoms. Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you on this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the first signs of a hypersensitivity reaction, stop taking Levocetirizin Hexal and tell your doctor. Symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction may include: swelling of the mouth, tongue, face and\/or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing (chest tightness or wheezing), hives, sudden drop in blood pressure leading to collapse or shock, which can be fatal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon, may affect up to 1 in 10 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrowsiness\/lightheadedness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003estomach pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheart palpitations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccelerated heartbeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaking convulsions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePins and needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeling dizzy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esudden loss of consciousness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTremble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensation of rotation or movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVision problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblurred vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOculogyration (uncontrollable, circular movement of the eyes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainful or difficult urination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInability to completely empty the bladder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eswelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efleeting rash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHives (swelling, redness and itching of the skin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskin rash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshortness of breath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle aches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoint pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaggressive or agitated behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehallucination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edepression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003einsomnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecurring thoughts or preoccupation with suicide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003enightmares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflammation of the liver (hepatitis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabnormal liver function tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVomit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincreased appetite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003enausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiarrhea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active ingredient is levocetirizine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne film-coated tablet contains 5 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride equivalent to 4.2 mg levocetirizine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate and magnesium stearate (E 572), hypromellose (E 464), titanium dioxide (E 171) and macrogol 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