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INDICATIONS

Allergic Rhinitis

XYZAL® is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial) in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

XYZAL is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

XYZAL is available as 2.5 mg/5 mL (0.5 mg/mL) oral solution and as 5 mg breakable (scored) tablets, allowing for the administration of 2.5 mg, if needed. XYZAL can be taken without regard to food consumption.

Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older

The recommended dose of XYZAL is 5 mg (1 tablet or 2 teaspoons [10 mL] oral solution) once daily in the evening. Some patients may be adequately controlled by 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet or 1 teaspoon [5 mL] oral solution) once daily in the evening.

Children 6 to 11 Years of Age

The recommended dose of XYZAL is 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet or 1 teaspoon [5 mL] oral solution) once daily in the evening. The 2.5 mg dose should not be exceeded because the systemic exposure with 5 mg is approximately twice that of adults [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

XYZAL is not indicated for children under 6 years of age.

Dose Adjustment for Renal and Hepatic Impairment

In adults and children 12 years of age and older with:

  • Mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance [CLCR] = 50-80 mL/min): a dose of 2.5 mg once daily is recommended;
  • Moderate renal impairment (CLCR = 30-50 mL/min): a dose of 2.5 mg once every other day is recommended;
  • Severe renal impairment (CLCR = 10-30 mL/min): a dose of 2.5 mg twice weekly (administered once every 3-4 days) is recommended;
  • End-stage renal disease patients (CLCR < 10 mL/min) and patients undergoing hemodialysis should not receive XYZAL.

No dose adjustment is needed in patients with solely hepatic impairment. In patients with both hepatic impairment and renal impairment, adjustment of the dose is recommended.

HOW SUPPLIED

Dosage Forms And Srengths

XYZAL oral solution is a clear, colorless liquid containing 0.5 mg of levocetirizine dihydrochloride per mL.

XYZAL tablets are white, film-coated, oval-shaped, scored, imprinted (with the letter Y in red color on both halves of the scored tablet) and contain 5 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride.

XYZAL tablets are white, film-coated, oval-shaped, scored, imprinted (with the letter Y in red color on both halves of the scored tablet) and contain 5 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride. They are supplied in unit of use HDPE bottles and unit of use blisters.

90 Tablets (NDC 0024-5800-90)
30 count box, 3 cards of 10 (NDC 0024-5800-32)

XYZAL oral solution is a clear, colorless liquid containing 0.5 mg of levocetirizine dihydrochloride per mL.

Oral solution in 5 oz glass bottles (NDC 0024-5801-20

Storage

Store at 20-25° C (68-77° F); excursions permitted to 15-30° C (59-86° F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Manufactured for: UCB, Inc. Smyrna, GA 30080 and Co-marketed by sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807. FDA Rev date: 06/25/08

Brand Name: Xyzal
Generic Name: Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

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