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About Abicet-L 5mg Tablet

LEVOCETIRIZINE belongs to a class of drugs called anti-histamine or anti-allergic. It contains levocetirizine, LEVOCETIRIZINE is an R-enantiomer of cetirizine primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Uses of Abicet-L 5mg Tablet

Common allergies, hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.

Medicinal Benefits of Abicet-L 5mg Tablet

LEVOCETIRIZINE is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.  LEVOCETIRIZINE is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round the year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occurred due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Directions for Use

Take LEVOCETIRIZINE with or without food, once a day, preferably in the evening or night as it may cause slight drowsiness. Take it twice a day only if your doctor has prescribed it to you.

Side Effects of Abicet-L 5mg Tablet

Like other medications, LEVOCETIRIZINE also has certain side effects, but it is not mandatory for anyone to experience them. In certain cases, you may experience feeling sleepy and tired, headaches, dry mouth, feeling sick (nausea), feeling dizzy, stomach pain, diarrhoea, sore throat, cold-like symptoms of the nose, itching or a rash, tingling in your hands and feet and feeling agitated. However, if the side effects are persistent or if you experience any other side effect continuously while taking LEVOCETIRIZINE, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking LEVOCETIRIZINE, consult your doctor. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending upon your disease's condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting LEVOCETIRIZINE. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking LEVOCETIRIZINE 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Patients should be cautioned against getting engaged in the work which required too much mental alertness like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after intake of LEVOCETIRIZINE. Concurrent use of LEVOCETIRIZINE with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness. Cetirizine can also be taken under medical supervision by children aged 1 year and older. Patients should avoid taking overdosage of LEVOCETIRIZINE because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LEVOCETIRIZINE have interactions with other antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine), Antidepressant (such as duloxetine), pain killer (such as pregabalin), a medicine used to treat low blood pressure (such as midodrine), a medicine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder (such as alprazolam), and anti-viral or anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

LEVOCETIRIZINE is contraindicated in kidney disease, epilepsy (fits), urinary bladder problem (Urinary Tract Obstruction) and alcoholism.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• LEVOCETIRIZINE may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol so, together intake should be avoided.

PREGNANCY

• LEVOCETIRIZINE is pregnancy category B medicine so it can be used by the pregnant mother only if your doctor has prescribed it.

BREAST FEEDING

• LEVOCETIRIZINE is known to pass on in a limited quantity via breast milk to the child. LEVOCETIRIZINE should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

DRIVING

• Please drive with caution; LEVOCETIRIZINE usually does not causes blurry vision, but it may affect driving ability in some.

LIVER

• Only consume LEVOCETIRIZINE, if your doctor has prescribed it.

KIDNEY

• LEVOCETIRIZINE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with less than 10 mL/min creatinine clearance or patients undergoing hemodialysis should not take LEVOCETIRIZINE.