Levohistam 5mg/10ml syrup 120ml

Trade name:

Levohistam

Compound:

Properties

Levocetirizine is the R-enantiomer of cetirizine; competitive histamine antagonist; blocks histamine H1 receptors, the affinity for which is 2 times higher than that of cetirizine. Levocetirizine has an effect on the histamine-dependent stage of allergic reactions; reduces the migration of eosinophils, reduces vascular permeability, limits the release of inflammatory mediators. Prevents the development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions, has an antiexudative, antipruritic effect; practically no anticholinergic and antiserotonin action. In therapeutic doses, it practically does not have a sedative effect.

Indications

treatment of symptoms of year-round (persistent) and seasonal (intermittent) allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, such as itching, sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, conjunctival hyperemia;

pollinosis (hay fever);

hives;

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to the active substance, cetirizine, hydroxyzine, any piperazine derivative or any other excipient of the drug;

lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption; end-stage renal disease,

Carefully:

Side effects

From the immune system: hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.

From the side of metabolism: increased appetite.

On the part of the psyche: anxiety, aggression, agitation, depression, hallucinations, insomnia, suicidal thoughts.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children, in a dark place, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ‘.

Package:

The cardboard box contains a 120 ml glass jar and paper instructions.