Allerway 5mg Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
Dosage (summary)
5 mg once daily, taken in the evening.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset of action typically within 1 hour, with a duration of effect up to 24 hours.
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Patients with renal impairment
- Pediatric patients under 6 years
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Levocetirizine is excreted in breast milk; caution is advised when administered to nursing mothers.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol may enhance the sedative effect.
- Caution with other CNS depressants.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any of its components.
- Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 10 mL/min).
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
- Take the tablet in the evening to minimize drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any severe side effects.
Serious warnings
- Caution in patients with a history of seizures.
- May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
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