Levocetirizine
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat Clinical selection for Levocetirizine should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Warnings Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Possible side effects
Anorexia; increased appetite; taste perversion; dyspepsia; gastritis; stomatitis;enlarged abdomen; eructation; flatulence; constipation; melaena; rectal hemorrhage; hemorrhoids.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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