Xyzal (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Xyzal Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Xyzal)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Xyzal)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or agitated, and then feeling drowsy.

What should I avoid while taking levocetirizine (Xyzal)?

Levocetirizine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of levocetirizine.

Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by levocetirizine.

What other drugs will affect levocetirizine (Xyzal)?

Before you take levocetirizine, tell your doctor if you also take ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra).

There may be other drugs that can interact with levocetirizine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about levocetirizine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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