Levocetirizine is commonly prescribed to treat allergies or chronic hives of unknown cause. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, providing information on levocetirizine uses, dosages, side effects, and precautions to be aware of.
Some of the most common side effects of levocetirizine include drowsiness, fever, and a sore throat. This eMedTV segment discusses other common side effects of the medication and explains which ones to report to your doctor right away.
This section of the eMedTV archives explores levocetirizine uses, including its use to relieve allergy symptoms and treat chronic hives of unknown cause. This article also discusses levocetirizine uses in children and off-label uses of the drug.
This eMedTV page explains that levocetirizine dosing guidelines are based on several factors, such as your age and other medicines you are taking. This page provides dosing information for adults and children, and offers tips for taking the drug.
This eMedTV Web page explains that drug interactions with levocetirizine have been known to occur when the medication is taken with ritonavir or theophylline. This article also discusses how these interactions can increase your risk of side effects.
You should not take levocetirizine if you have end-stage kidney disease or are undergoing dialysis. This eMedTV resource outlines other precautions and warnings with levocetirizine, and explains what to tell your doctor before taking the drug.
