Levcet 5 mg 20 tablets

Tradename

Levcet

Levcet

Structure:

Each tablet contains: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg.

Auxiliary components: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinized starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.

Pharmacological properties:

Levocetirizine is the R-enantiomer of cetirizine; a competitive histamine antagonist; blocks histamine H1 receptors, the affinity for which is 2 times higher than that of cetirizine. Levocetirizine affects 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 anti-exudative, antipruritic effect; practically does not have anticholinergic and antiserotonin effects. In therapeutic doses, it practically does not have a sedative effect.

Indications

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

hay fever (hay fever);

hives;

Contraindications

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

lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption;

end stage renal failure,

Side effects

From the immune system: hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.

From the side of metabolism: increased appetite.

From the side of the psyche: anxiety, aggression, agitation, depression, hallucinations, insomnia, suicidal thoughts.

Storage

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

Packaging:

The cardboard box contains one blister with 10 tablets.