Xyzal Allergy 24HR (levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg) Dailymed

X y z al   Allergy 24HR Tablet

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

(in each tablet)

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies:

• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy, watery eyes
• itching of the nose or throat

Warnings

Do not use

• if you have kidney disease
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing cetirizine

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• ever had trouble urinating or emptying your bladder

When using this product

• drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have trouble urinating or emptying your bladder
• an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

If pregnant or breast-feeding:

• if breast-feeding: not recommended
• if pregnant: ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

adults 65 years of age and older	â–  ask a doctor
adults and children 12-64 years of age	■ take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily in the evening■ do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours■ ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms
children 6-11 years of age	■ take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening■ do not take more than ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age	â–  do not use
consumers with kidney disease	â–  do not use

(Note: Age ranges are bolded in the draft container labeling for tablet bottle )