XYZAL

Generic Name for XYZAL Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg; scored tabs. Legal Classification: Rx Pharmacological Class for XYZAL Antihistamine. Manufacturer of XYZAL UCB and Sanofi Aventis

Indications for XYZAL

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (for patients ≥2 years old). Perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria (for patients ≥6 months old).

Adult dose for XYZAL

2.5mg–5mg once daily in the PM. Renal dysfunction: CrCl 50–80mL/min: 2.5mg once daily; CrCl 30–50mL/min: 2.5mg every other day; CrCl 10–30mL/min: 2.5mg twice per week (every 3–4 days); CrCl <10 mL/min or hemodialysis: contraindicated.

Children's dosing for XYZAL

<6mos: not recommended. 6mos–5yrs: max 1.25mg once daily in the PM. 6–11yrs: max 2.5mg once daily in the PM. Renal dysfunction: contraindicated.

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Contraindications for XYZAL

End-stage renal disease (CrCl <10mL/min) or hemodialysis. Impaired renal function (<12yrs of age).

Precautions for XYZAL

Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions for XYZAL

Avoid alcohol, other CNS depressants. May be potentiated by theophylline. Potentiated by ritonavir.

Adverse Reactions for XYZAL

Adults: somnolence, nasopharyngitis/pharyngitis, fatigue, dry mouth. Children: pyrexia, somnolence, cough, epistaxis, diarrhea, vomiting, otitis media.

How is XYZAL supplied?

Tabs—90
Soln—150mL