Pregnancy Interaction

• Levocetirizine is usually seen to be safe to take during pregnancy, especially if you take the right amount.
• Only use it if you really need it and only under a doctor's supervision, especially in the first trimester.
• Very small amounts get into breast milk, which could make the baby sleepy. Breastfeeding moms should talk to their doctor before using this.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of L Hist 5mg?

It helps with allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies, allergies to pets and dust, and skin allergies (urticaria).

Q2. Does it make you sleepy?

Levocetirizine is less likely to make you sleepy than previous antihistamines, although it can still make some people feel a little sleepy.

Q3. Is it okay to take it every day?

Yes, it is safe to take every day during allergy season or when you need to.

Q4. Is it safe for kids?

There are doses for kids (typically syrup or 2.5mg), but 5mg pills are only for adults and older kids who have been told to take them.

Q5. Can I drink when I'm taking it?

Stay away from alcohol because it makes you sleepy.

Expert Advice

• Take it at night if you tend to get sleepy.
• Stay away from alcohol and other drugs that make you sleepy.
• If you have kidney disease, you need to change the dose.
• For chronic allergies, keep getting therapy on a regular basis.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start.
• If the tablet makes you sleepy, don't drive.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Tiredness
• Mouth that is dry
• Tiredness or weariness
• Pain in the head
• Dryness in the nose
• A little pain in the stomach
• Rare (serious):
• Heart rate that is fast
• A bad allergic reaction
• Changes in liver enzymes
• Very bad dizziness
• If you have any serious symptoms, see a doctor right once.

 How It Works

• Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that
• Stops histamine from working by blocking H1 receptors.
• Histamine is what makes you sneeze, itch, have a runny nose, and watery eyes when you have allergies.
• Helps relieve allergic symptoms quickly and for a long time.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful with:
• Alcohol with sedatives (make you sleepy)
• Drugs that help you sleep or calm you down
• Opioids and antipsychotics are drugs that can make you sleepy.
• Levocetirizine is a selective antihistamine, which means it doesn't interact with many other drugs.

 How to Use

• One tablet (5mg) once a day is the usual dose for adults, and it should be taken in the evening.
• You can take this with or without meals, but you should swallow it whole with water.
• Don't take more than the suggested dose.
• If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you can, but don't take it if the following dose is close.
• Don't take two doses.

 Uses / Indications

• Allergic rhinitis (seasonal or persistent)
• Allergic reactions caused by dust, pollen, and pollutants
• Skin allergy or hives (urticaria)
• Sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes
• Itching in the nose, throat, or skin