xyzal allergy 24hr
Xyzal Allergy 24hr (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride · by Chattem Sanofi
Available as a generic: Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- Drug class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5MG
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Chattem Sanofi
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.06 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA209089
What is Xyzal Allergy 24hr?
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
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 ■ ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age ■ take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening ■ do not take more than ½ 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 a 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
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Xyzal Allergy 24hr treat?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr (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 Xyzal Allergy 24hr work?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr 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 Xyzal Allergy 24hr 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 Xyzal Allergy 24hr?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Xyzal Allergy 24hr. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Xyzal Allergy 24hr?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr is marketed by Chattem Sanofi. You can see Chattem Sanofi's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Xyzal Allergy 24hr a brand-name or generic drug?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Xyzal Allergy 24hr available over the counter?
- Yes. Xyzal Allergy 24hr 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 Xyzal Allergy 24hr come in?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Xyzal Allergy 24hr?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr is classified as histamine-1 receptor antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Xyzal Allergy 24hr FDA-registered?
- Xyzal Allergy 24hr is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA209089. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Xyzal Allergy 24hr safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Xyzal Allergy 24hr. 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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