Xyzal (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

Pill Identifier Search

May 27, 2012

Xyzal

Allergy Drugs: Prescription and OTC »

Allergy medications overview

The arsenal of allergy drugs includes dozens of medications that relieve allergy symptoms when confronted with a trigger known as an allergen. That trigger could be something from a plant, such as pollen, or something from an animal (pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches). Other allergy triggers include certain fragrances or chemical substances.

What causes a person's allergic reaction is highly individual. But the reactions are often universal: swelling and inflammation, especially around the eyes, nose, and throat, usually accompanied by itching.

Some allergy medications work against the effects of histamines, which are released during an allergic reaction. Other medications reduce swelling, affect the immune system, or affect release of other substances associated with allergic reactions.

Many allergy drugs are available without a prescription.

For what conditions are allergy medicatio...

Read the Allergy Drugs: Prescription and OTC article »

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Next »

Xyzal User Reviews >>

Xyzal

10 Common Allergy Triggers Slideshow Pictures

Take the Quiz on Allergies

Nasal Allergy Relief Slideshow Pictures

font size

PATIENT INFORMATION

Activities Requiring Mental Alertness

Patients should be cautioned against engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness, and motor coordination such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after ingestion of XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) .

Concomitant Use of Alcohol and other Central Nervous System Depressants

Concurrent use of XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants should be avoided because additional reduction in mental alertness may occur.

Dosing of XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride)

The daily dose in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older should not exceed 5 mg once daily in the evening. In children 6 to 11 years of age the recommended dose is 2.5 mg once daily in the evening. In children 6 months to 5 years of age, the recommended dose is 1.25 mg once daily in the evening. Patients should be advised to not ingest more than the recommended dose of XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) because of the increased risk of somnolence at higher doses.

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/2/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.