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Levocetirizine dihydrochloride - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 42571-312
Drug Name

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

Type Generic
Pharm Class Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA],
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET
RxCUI drug identifier 855172
Application Number ANDA211551
Labeler Name Micro Labs Limited
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
42571-312-11 100 blister pack in 1 carton (42571-312-11) / 10 tablet in 1 blister pack (42571-312-32)
42571-312-18 1 bottle in 1 carton (42571-312-18) / 10 tablet in 1 bottle
42571-312-53 2500 tablet in 1 pouch (42571-312-53)
42571-312-90 1 bottle in 1 carton (42571-312-90) / 90 tablet in 1 bottle
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Levocetirizine dihydrochloride USP 5 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
DIRECTIONS adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor adults and children 12-64 years of age take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms children 6-11 years of age take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age do not use consumers with kidney disease do not use
adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor
adults and children 12-64 years of age take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms
children 6-11 years of age take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age do not use
consumers with kidney disease do not use

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide

Indications and usage

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Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Antihistamine

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Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride SILICON DIOXIDE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE MAGNESIUM STEARATE HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (5 MPA.S) TITANIUM DIOXIDE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE LEVOCETIRIZINE White to off-white LI

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL MICRO LABS LIMITED Container NDC- 42571-312-90 Levocetirizine dihydrochloride Tablets USP 5mg Antihistamine 90 Tablets MICRO LABS Container-Carton NDC- 42571-312-90 Levocetirizine dihydrochloride Tablets USP 5mg Antihistamine 90 Tablets MICRO LABS INVATECH PHARMA SOLUTIONS LLC Container NDC- 42571-312-90 Levocetirizine dihydrochloride Tablets USP 5mg Antihistamine 90 Tablets MICRO LABS Container-Carton NDC- 42571-312-90 Levocetirizine dihydrochloride Tablets USP 5mg Antihistamine 90 Tablets MICRO LABS micro container label micro carton label invatech container label invatech carton label

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Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine DO NOT USE if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

When using

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When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use

Storage and handling

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STORAGE store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F) safety sealed: do not use if carton was opened or torn

Warnings

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WARNINGS Do not use if you have kidney disease if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding: if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

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