Leozin Tablet 5mg

About Leozin Tablet 5mg

Leozin Tablet 5mg Uses

• Relieves seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Controls sneezing, itching, watery eyes and a runny or blocked nose
• Reduces itching and swelling from chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)
• Eases allergic skin reactions triggered by dust, pollen or pet dander

Drug Class

• Antihistamine (Third-Generation H1-Receptor Antagonist)

What Experts Say

Physicians commonly prescribe levocetirizine as a first-line option for allergic rhinitis and chronic hives because it blocks histamine effectively while causing far less sedation than older antihistamines. Its once daily dosing also makes it easier for patients to stay consistent with treatment during allergy season.

Levocetirizine is the active form of cetirizine, which allows a lower dose to achieve a similar antihistamine effect. This matters for patients who are sensitive to sedating side effects, since the lower dose reduces the chance of daytime drowsiness compared to some other antihistamines still commonly used.

Doctors generally advise taking it in the evening, since mild drowsiness can still occur in some patients despite the drug's lower sedation profile. Dose adjustment is recommended for patients with reduced kidney function, and pediatric use below six years is usually avoided without medical supervision.

Leozin Tablet 5mg formula

• Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Leozin Tablet 5mg?

• Take one tablet (5mg) by mouth once daily, preferably in the evening.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours unless a doctor advises otherwise.
• Children aged 6 to 12 years should use it only under medical supervision.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Increases drowsiness and sedation when combined with Leozin Tablet 5mg.
• CNS Depressants (Sedatives, Sleep Aids): May intensify drowsiness and reduce alertness.
• Theophylline: May slightly reduce clearance of levocetirizine, requiring caution at high doses.
• Ritonavir: Can raise levocetirizine blood levels, increasing the risk of side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Requires a lower dose in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Not recommended during pregnancy unless a doctor advises it.
• Avoid while breastfeeding unless a physician approves it.
• May cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until effects are known.
• Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
• Use cautiously in patients with a history of seizures.

Leozin Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Headache
• Abdominal discomfort
• Sore throat (pharyngitis)
• Nasal congestion

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.