About Etrizine-L tablet 5mg
A once daily antihistamine tablet for allergy and itching relief.
- Allergic rhinitis with sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion
- Chronic hives (urticaria) with itching and skin swelling
- Eye and nose allergy symptoms triggered by dust, pollen and smog, common across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi
- Mild skin allergies and allergic reactions
Etrizine-L tablet 5mg Uses in Urdu
- الرجک ناک کی سوزش، چھینکیں اور ناک بند ہونا
- جلد پر خارش اور چھپاکی
- دھول، جرگ اور اسموگ سے ہونے والی آنکھوں اور ناک کی الرجی
- ہلکی جلدی الرجی
Etrizine-L tablet 5mg formula
How to use Etrizine-L tablet 5mg?
- The usual adult dose is one 5mg tablet taken once daily, preferably in the evening.
- This tablet can be swallowed whole with water, with or without food.
- A lower dose or less frequent dosing may be needed in patients with kidney disease.
- Use in children under 6 years should only happen under medical guidance.
Drug Interactions
- Alcohol and sedatives: These can add to the drowsiness caused by levocetirizine.
- Theophylline: This can reduce clearance of levocetirizine from the body.
- CNS depressants such as sleeping pills: Combined use can increase sedation risk.
Risks and warnings
- Drowsiness: Levocetirizine can cause sleepiness in some people, so driving or operating machinery should be done with caution.
- Kidney disease: Dose adjustment is needed since the drug is cleared through the kidneys.
- Alcohol: Combining with alcohol can increase drowsiness and should be avoided.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use should only happen after a doctor's advice.
Side Effects
- Drowsiness or tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Weakness
- Rare allergic reaction with facial swelling or difficulty breathing, needing urgent medical care
Storage Conditions
- This tablet should be stored below 30°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- The original blister strip should be kept until use.
- This medicine should be kept out of reach of children.
