levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist · by Dr Reddys
Generic of Xyzal Allergy 24hr
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- Drug class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Form
- Solution, Tablet
- Strength
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5MG
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- Manufacturer
- Dr Reddys
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.06 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- ANDA210375
What is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride?
From the FDA label: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
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is sold in more than one form (Solution and Tablet), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application ANDA210375 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
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
Warnings
Important safety information
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).
Drug class
How this class works, per Antihistamines - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Solution and Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride treat?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) may be used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, urticaria, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride work?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist. H1 antihistamines work by blocking histamine, the chemical released during an allergic reaction, from attaching to H1 receptors. This prevents the sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and hives that histamine would otherwise trigger.
- How much does Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.06 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. To pay less, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is marketed by Dr Reddys. You can see Dr Reddys's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride available over the counter?
- Yes. Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride come in?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is currently marketed as solution and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is classified as histamine-1 receptor antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride FDA-registered?
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA210375. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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