Xyzal 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It also relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
When should Xyzal be taken?
For oral dosage form (Children’s Xyzal® Allergy 24HR solution): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 or 10 milliliters (mL) once a day taken in the evening. Do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours. Children 6 to 11 years of age—5 mL once a day taken in the evening.
What is levocetirizine 5mg used for?
Levocetirizine is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. It is an antihistamine that works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
What is difference between cetirizine and levocetirizine?
It takes cetirizine about 1 hour to peak in the body and levocetirizine about 30-90 minutes to do so. The exact timing depends on the dosage form that is taken and whether it’s taken with food or not. Either way, both medications work for about 24 hours once the dose has been taken.
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