Texamer 5 mg FC tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 04 March 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of symptoms associated with allergic conditions.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 5 mg once daily. Adjust for renal impairment.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol may increase CNS effects.
- Theophylline decreases clearance of levocetirizine.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or its components
- Severe renal impairment (<10 mL/min)
- Children under 2 years
- Children 2-6 years (no dosage adjustment possible)
Common side effects
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants.
- Monitor for sedation effects.
- Do not double dose if missed.
Serious warnings
- Caution in patients with urinary retention risk.
- May aggravate seizures in susceptible patients.
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