Levohista
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride Tablets
Composition:
Each film coated tablet contains:
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride…. 5 mg
Description:
Levocetirizine, the (R) enantiomer of cetirizine, is a potent and selective antagonist of peripheral H1-receptors. Levocetirizine inhibits VCAM-1 release, modulates vascular permeability and decreases eosinophil recruitment.
Indications:
Levohista is indicated in the treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, hives and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage and administration:
Adults & Children (aged above 6 years):
One tablet daily.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or its parent compound hydroxyzine, patients with severe renal impairment (< 10 ml/min creatinine clearance).
Presentation:
Blister of 10 Tablets.