Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Warnings
What may interact with Levocetirizine?
-alcohol
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-medicines that cause drowsiness or sleep
-other medicines for colds or allergies
-ritonavir
-theophylline
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Levocetirizine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-kidney disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to levocetirizine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Levocetirizine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your health. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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