Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

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Levocetirizine, sold under the brand name Xyzal among others, is a second-generation antihistamine used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and long term hives of unclear cause.[1] It is less sedating than older antihistamines.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include sleepiness, dry mouth, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea.[1] Use in pregnancy appears safe but has not been well studied and use when brea...

What has been improved so dramatically since May that the price for generic Xyzal (for the uninsured) rose from $82 to $94? ## I am sorry, but since this site doesn't manufacture, nor sell any medications, I can't answer that question. The price can vary, at any given time, depending on the area you live in, the pharmacy you use and the price they had to pay for it. Have you tried other pharmacies to see if there is a cheaper price available?

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My wife suffering with chest pain alternate days in the morning , to get her calm down taking Levocertirize . Interestingly it was prescribed by doctor for Skin allergy and advised to take morning post bkfeast, What is learnt when she takes this tablet she will get relief of pain. Does any one had similar experiance , ist good to take this tablets on alternate days ,appreciate your response and suggestions

I'm wondering why this syrup is used for children? I would like to know the full details about this syrup. Can anybody please help me? ## I am happy to help! :-) This medication is used to help treat or prevent allergy symptoms, such as sneezing and congestion. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and dry mouth. Has your doctor prescribed it for your child?

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I need details about this combination product, what its uses are and side effects? Also, what is the brand name of this product combination? ## Montelukast and Levocetirizine together are most commonly used to treat respiratory allergies, such as asthma. Learn more Montelukast details here. Learn more Levocetirizine details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. I do not, however, know what the brand name(s) would be where you are located. Have you tried asking a pharmacist/chemist? ## Side effects of any drugs are to be known by pateint before he administered by a medical specialist ## i took one tablet every third day. any side effects occur? ## Have been taking Levosiz M for four nights.After months of waking up with cold I slept we'll and wit...

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Is this combination available in the USA? OTC or Rx? What brand names are there? ## Hello, Chautauquan! How are you? I'm sorry, but this combination is not available in the U.S. Both are available, separately, under the brand names Singulair (Montelukast) and Xyzal (Levocetirizine) and require a prescription from your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects as including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and funny taste in mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I want to know of this tablet uses and side effects. I am suffering from asthma. ## Levocetirizine and Montelukast are used to treat allergies, such as the asthma you experience. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. Learn more: Has your doctor recommended that you take this? ## Is any stariods r used in this medicin. ## can it be taken for long term? L hist mont? ## I have been an asthmatic patient since 4 years old. I am now 63 years old. On a visit to India I was prescribed this tablet - 1 at night. I have found much relief with this tablet. Is this available in South Africa and by what name ? ## The brand name in the US is Xyzol. It is now over the counter.

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i am useing this tab sins 4 month now i have numness in my tongue sins one week ## give the details of both levocetrizine + montelukast side effect ## The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and headache. A numb tongue is not a normal side effect. Have you consulted your doctor? Are you on any other medications? When I was taking them both, I found that I often got chills and would shiver, so I had to stop mixing them.

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I m prescribed this medicine for allergic cold & sneezing problem. Needs a solution without medicine as was not having problen on regular basis. ## Hello, Raman! How are you? Which is it that you're actually suffering from, an allergy or a cold? They are two different things and a proper answer for you will depend on which it is. Can you please post back with more information? Thanks! ## I am taking montelukast and levocitrizine since last 2 months does it has any side effects?? ## I've been taking Montelukast sodium Levocetirizine diHCl for 2 week the next day im having a clogged nose and watery eyes then i continue it for 6 weeks. After may med, i feel the same clogged nose, watery nose and puffy eye and head ache. I dont want to be a drug dependent because i feel relief w...

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I'm looking for general information on Lekast (Montelukast + Levocetrizine dihydrochloride) tablets. ## Montelukast with Levocetirizine is a combination antihistamine medication used to treat allergies. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and dry throat. ## I sneeze everyday continuously at regular intervals, i have been prescribed with montelukast and levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets, after taking them i don't sneeze, but when I'm off the medicine my sneezing returns, is it advisable to continue this medicine or should i try something else? ## Hi Divya, Even I have in past developed this dependency on Lekast. At that time, I lived in Delhi and I had acute allergy from dust, pollution, and changing weather. I consulted a Homeopathy doctor (Dr...

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I have been taking Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) along with ornidazole 500mg + ofloxacin 200mg for four days now to treat a UTI. I have also been on diamox and slow-k., along with drulatan and brimopress eye drops for my open-angle glaucoma. However, my eye pressure just keeps increasing since I started the treatment for the urinary tract infection. Could any of the antibiotics or the levocetirizine be causing it? Thanks.

Baby 7 months old & 8 kgs was suffering from cold (for the past one month) doctor suggested Crize M syrup montelukast sodium& levocetirizine dihydrochloride 2.5 ml-1*30days?" I was suggested from a different source that prolonged usage of montelukast sodium& levocetirizine dihydrochloride may be harmful to baby. Please reply ## my baby is 5yr6mth and his heart opreat in when 6month baby today he sufring to cold so can I give Montelukast sodium and levocetrizine dihydrochloride srype .and howmuch ml pls ## It is always best to follow a doctor's instructions, rather than an outside source. The NIH lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and dry mouth. Achyut, you should consult a doctor to be sure, this side does not p...

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I want to know about this drug ,why am i prescribed this medicine and its side effects completely ## Sorry, I cannot find any drug listings under this name. ## Telekast-L (Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride)....What for this tablets. I got prescribed by doctor.I want total details of usage of this tablets...please reply me asap. Thanq in advance ## This drug appears to be manufactured by Lupin pharmaceuticals in India and contain Montelukast Sodium + Levocetirizine Dihydrochlorideas as the active ingredient. It is used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies. You can read more about this medication's ingredients on the pages for and . Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do....

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allergies ## Sorry, I can't find anything on this, is it something foreign or over the counter? ## Zyxal is the non-drowsy formulation of Zyrtec, and is currently only available by prescription. ## Is it okay to take 20mg of Zyrtec at a time? ## Xyzal is levocetirizine dihydrochloride. It is NOT Zyrtec. It is similar to Claritin but is NOT Claritin. It is an antihistamine just like Zyrtec, Claritin or Benadryl and yes it is non-drowsy.

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well please can u send me for which the Levokast,Pankind-D,o2 tablets are used in brief. ## Hello, I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but I'll provide some information for Levokast below. I haven't been able to find any information for Pankind- D. Levokast (as levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is a third-generation non-sedative antihistamine, developed from the second-generation antihistamine cetirizine. Chemically, levocetirizine is the active enantiomer of cetirizine. It is the R-enantiomer of the cetirizine racemate. Levocetirizine works by blocking histamine receptors. It does not prevent the actual release of histamine from mast cells, but prevents it binding to its receptors. This in turn prevents the release of other allergy chemicals and increased blood supply t...

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Please provide details about this drug, thank you. ## I can't find any information on this, can you tell me what country it is from? Does anyone else know anything about this? ## This drug appears to be manufactured by Lupin pharmaceuticals in India and contain Montelukast Sodium + Levocetirizine Dihydrochlorideas as the active ingredient. It is used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies. You can read more about this medication's ingredients on the pages for Montelukast Details and Levocetirizine Details. Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## is it a steroid? ## Telekast- I Kid is used for treatment of ashtma or prevention of asthtma. My daughter's IGE report is very high. so ca...

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My doc prescribed this drug but I dont know why am using this. Anybody tell me why this drug used for? I appreciate your help. ## This is an antihistamine, used to treat various types of allergies, including hayfever. Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, headache, dry mouth and fatigue. ## I need to know what is the levocetirizine dihydrochloride XYZAL for?

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The pill is white, round and has a capital R on one side, and the number 5 on the other side. It is not a small pill. The capital R almost looks like a capital P with a line coming off it to look like an R. I don't know if that's some kind of imprint. ## Hi Selina, The closest match I could locate is identified as Levocetirizine dihydrochloride (5 mg); which is used in the treatment of allergies. This pill has the same imprint of "R" on one side (of a score line) and "5" on the other; but is Elliptical / Oval shaped, as opposed to round. I know some people tend to regard something that's oval as round, so I thought best to double check on this one. For verification, the manufacturer of this pill is Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited. Learn Mo...

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Pill is oval, scored on both sides, nothing on the back. "x" on both halves on the front. I found it at work. ## Hi Ron, A white oval pill with X X on it is reportedly identified as Xyzal allergy (24 hour) relief, containing 5mgs of levocetirizine. For verification, the National Drug Code is listed as 41167-3510. Finding allergy medicine at work doesn't strike me as anything of concern and seems like it could be fairly common. Hope this helps! ## This is identified as a 5mg Xyzal Allergy 24hr tablet (containing Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) if it is like this photo here: [1]. Xyzal Allergy-Relief Pill Image

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is ther a generic version of xyzal and if it is what is it call ## reference

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