Drug Reference
Levocetirizine
Piperazine derivatives
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Piperazine derivatives
- Action class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Mechanism
- Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Xyzal
Available as
0.5 MG/ML · Oral Solution5 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
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
How to use / dosing
Directions adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age take 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age do not use consumers with kidney disease do not use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyCaution
…If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children.…
BreastfeedingCaution
…If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children.…
AlcoholConsult your doctor
…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…
DrivingConsult your doctor
…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.…
KidneyCaution
…in 24 hours children under 6 years of age do not use consumers with kidney disease do not use…
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
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).
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- GOODMEDS LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG 365 COUNT (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 5MG) TABLET [CABINET HEALTH P.B.C.]
- LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, COATED [DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES INC.]
- CHILDRENS XYZAL ALLERGY (LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) SOLUTION [CHATTEM, INC.]
- LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]
- LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED [FARMACIAS DE SIMILARES TX LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.