Lee’ ‘ voe the rails’ I zeen Why is it prescribed drugs? Levocetirizine is used to relieve the nasal flow, sneezes, and of rednesses, itchings, whimperings and of the eyes caused by the seasonal allergy, hay cold, and allergy to other substances such as the acarina, superficial body growths of animals and moulds. It is also used to treat the symptoms of urticaria, itchings and eruptions cutaneous in particular. Levocetirizine is in a class of drugs called antihistamines. It acts by blocking the action of histamine, a substance present in the organization which causes allergic symptoms. How this drug should be used? Levocetirizine comes as a tablet to be taken by the mouth. It usually is taken once per day the evening, with or without food. Levocetirizine to take per same hour each day. Carefully follow the instructions on your label of regulation, and ask your doctor or your pharmacist to explain any part you do not include/understand. To take levocetirizine as indicated exactly. Not to take this one more or less or to take more often than prescribed by your doctor. Which particular precautions do I have to follow? Before taking levocetirizine, * Speak to your doctor and to pharmacist if you are allergic to levocetirizine, cetirizine (Zyrtec), or any other drug. * Speak to your doctor and to pharmacist what other drugs on ordinance and without ordinance, of the vitamins, the nutritional supplements and the products containing plants that you take or plan to take. Do not forget to mention one of the following elements: antidepressants, drugs for the anxiety, the psychosis, or of the epileptic fits, it to ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra), the sedatives, sleeping pills, theophylline (Theochron, Theolair) and tranquillizing them. Your doctor will be able to decide to modify the amounts of your drugs or to supervise you attentively the appearance of side effects. * To indicate to your doctor if you have or had a disease of the kidneys. * To indicate to your doctor if you are pregnant or consider a pregnancy. If you become pregnant while it takes levocetirizine, call your doctor. Not to nurse while you take levocetirizine. * You must know that levocetirizine can return to you somnolent. Not to drive a vehicle or to use machines until you know how this drug has on you. * To ask your doctor about the use without danger of alcoholic drinks while you take levocetirizine. Alcohol can add to the somnolence caused by this drug. What dietetic special instructions do I have to follow? With less than your doctor says to you differently, continue your normal diet. What do I have to make if I forget an amount? Take the forgotten amount as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next amount, let make the missing amount and continue the regular catch of the drug. Do not take a double dose for a missed appointment. Which are the adverse effects of this drug can cause? Levocetirizine can cause side effects. Warn your doctor if one of these symptoms are serious or that they do not disappear: * Somnolence * Tire * Weakness * Evils of throat * Dryness of the mouth * Fever * Cough * Nosebleed Certain side effects can be serious. If you feel one of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: * Hives * Cutaneous eruption * Itchings * Swelling of the arms, the hands, the feet, the ankles, or the bottom of the legs Levocetirizine can cause other side effects. Communicate with your doctor if you have unusual problems during the catch of this drug. Which conditions of storage are necessary for this medicine? Keep this drug in the container, it arrived, hermetically closed, and out of reach children. Arrange it at the ambient temperature and far from the excess of heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw all the out-of-date drugs or which are not necessary any more. Speak to your pharmacist about suitable elimination about your drug. In the event of urgency or of overdose In the event of overdose, call your local poisons centre with 1-800-222-1222. If the victim broke down or does not breathe, call the local first-aid organizations to 911. The symptoms of the overdose can include: * Somnolence * Agitation * Agitation Which other information should I know? Keep all the appointments with your doctor. Do not leave anybody other take your drug. Ask to your pharmacist that you have questions about your ordinance of filling. It is important for you to preserve a written list of the whole of the ordinance and without ordinance (over-the-counter) the drugs which you take, like all the products such as the vitamins, minerals or other food supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you consult a doctor or if you are allowed in a hospital. It is also important information to be carried with you in the event of urgency. Name of mark (s) * Xyzal ®