Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Generic / Active Ingredient
What is Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride used for?
Urticaria
30 Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride brands in Bangladesh
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| Brand | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acitrin-L | 2.5 mg/5 ml | Oral Solution | ACI Limited | ৳ 55.00 |
| Acitrin-L | 5 mg | Tablet | ACI Limited | ৳ 3.01 |
| Alcet | 2.5 mg/5 ml | Oral Solution | Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 50.00 |
| Alcet | 5 mg | Tablet | Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 4.50 |
| Cevozin | 5 mg | Tablet | Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
| Clarigen | 5 mg | Tablet | Drug International Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
| Curin | 5 mg | Tablet | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 3.00 |
| LVC | 5 mg | Tablet | Organic Health Care Ltd. | ৳ 3.01 |
| Lecet | 5 mg | Tablet | Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 3.00 |
| Lecitin | 5 mg | Tablet | Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
| Lerex | 5 mg | Tablet | Asiatic Laboratories Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
| Levant | 5 mg | Tablet | Bristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 2.20 |
| Levocet | 5 mg | Tablet | Alco Pharma Ltd. | ৳ 2.01 |
| Levotiz | 5 mg | Tablet | Euro Pharma Ltd. | ৳ 2.50 |
| Liset | 5 mg | Tablet | MST Pharma | ৳ 2.00 |
| Lozin | 5 mg | Tablet | Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 3.01 |
| Lupron | 5 mg | Tablet | Kumudini Pharma Ltd. | ৳ 2.50 |
| Megatrol | 5 mg | Tablet | Peoples Pharma Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
| Netis | 2.5 mg/5 ml | Oral Solution | Opsonin Pharma Ltd. | ৳ 50.00 |
| Netis | 5 mg | Tablet | Opsonin Pharma Ltd. | ৳ 3.50 |
| Polan | 5 mg | Tablet | Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 3.00 |
| Purotrol | 5 mg | Tablet | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 3.51 |
| Rinocet | 5 mg | Tablet | Jenphar Bangladesh Ltd. | ৳ 4.00 |
| Rinotin | 5 mg | Tablet | Biopharma Laboratories Ltd. | ৳ 3.00 |
| Seasonix | 2.5 mg/5 ml | Oral Solution | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 55.00 |
| Seasonix | 5 mg | Tablet | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 4.00 |
| Sinacet | 2.5 mg/5 ml | Oral Solution | Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 50.00 |
| Sinacet | 5 mg | Tablet | Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 4.00 |
| Verizin | 5 mg | Tablet | Sharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
| Vocet | 5 mg | Tablet | Apex Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ৳ 2.00 |
Indication DetailsView
Levocetirizine is indicated in the treatment of symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as perennial allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Therapeutic ClassView
Non-sedating antihistamines
PharmacologyView
This preparation contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. Levocetirizine is the active (Levo) isomer of cetirizine. It is a new highly effective and well-tolerated nonsedating antihistamine with potent antiallergic properties. It has a two-fold higher affinity for H1 receptors than cetirizine. Levocetirizine has a rapid and long-acting action, allowing once-a-day administration.
DosageView
Adult and children 12 years of age and older: The recommended dose is 5 mg once daily.
Children 6 to 11 years of age: The recommended dose is 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet or 1 teaspoon oral solution) once daily.
Children 6 months to 5 years of age: The recommended dose is 1.25 mg (1/2 teaspoon oral solution) once daily.
Children 6 to 11 years of age: The recommended dose is 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet or 1 teaspoon oral solution) once daily.
Children 6 months to 5 years of age: The recommended dose is 1.25 mg (1/2 teaspoon oral solution) once daily.
Side EffectsView
Generally, levocetirizine is well tolerated. However, a few side effects like headache, dry mouth, fatigue and skin rash have been reported rarely.
ContraindicationsView
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or its parent compound hydroxyzine. Patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: <10 ml/min) should not be administered levocetirizine.
PrecautionsView
Epileptic patients and patients at risk of convulsions. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
InteractionsView
Levocetirizine is not known to have any interactions with other drugs.
Pregnancy & LactationView
Pregnancy Catagory B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, levocetirizine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Since levocetirizine is excreted in breast milk it is not recommended for use by nursing mothers.
Pediatric UsageView
Pediatric use: The recommended dose for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in patients 6 months to 17 years of age is based on extrapolation of efficacy from adults 18 years of age and older.
Geriatric use: In clinical studies, each approved indication did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients.
Hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment is required in patients with solely hepatic impairment.
Renal impairment:
Geriatric use: In clinical studies, each approved indication did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients.
Hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment is required in patients with solely hepatic impairment.
Renal impairment:
- Mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance: 50-80 ml/min): a dose of 2.5 mg once daily is recommended.
- Moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance: 30-50 ml/min): a dose of 2.5 mg once every other day is recommended.
- Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: 10-30 ml/min): a dose of 2.5 mg twice weekly (administered once every 3-4 days) is recommended.
- End-stage renal disease patients (creatinine clearance: <10 ml/min) and patients undergoing hemodialysis: should not receive Levocetirizine.
Overdose EffectsView
No clinically relevant adverse events have been reported in case of overdose. However in the event of overdosage, symptomatic and supportive treatment is recommended.
Storage ConditionsView
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light.