LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE tablet

País: Estats Units

Idioma: anglès

Font: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

ingredients actius:

levocetirizine dihydrochloride (UNII: SOD6A38AGA) (levocetirizine - UNII:6U5EA9RT2O)

Disponible des:

Proficient Rx LP

Designació comuna internacional (DCI):

levocetirizine dihydrochloride

Composición:

levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

indicaciones terapéuticas:

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 years of age and older. The use of levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets is contraindicated in: Patients with known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any of the ingredients of levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets, or to cetirizine. Observed reactions range from urticaria to anaphylaxis [ see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Patients with end-stage renal disease (CLCR < 10 mL/min) and patients undergoing hemodialysis Children 6 months to 11 years of age with impaired renal function Pregnancy Category B

Resumen del producto:

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets, 5 mg are white, oval, biconvex, film-coated functional scored tablets debossed with “S” on the left side of bisect and “G” on the right side of bisect and other side “1” on the left side and “36” on the right side of the bisect. They are supplied in unit of use HDPE bottles. NDC 63187-663-30:   Bottle of 30 tablets NDC 63187-663-60:   Bottle of 60 tablets NDC 63187-663-90:   Bottle of 90 tablets Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Estat d'Autorització:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Fitxa tècnica

LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE- LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
PROFICIENT RX LP
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS SAFELY
AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR LEVOCETIRIZINE
DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS.
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS FOR ORAL USE.
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1995
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are a histamine H receptor
antagonist indicated for:
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions (rate ≥2% and > placebo) were
somnolence, nasopharyngitis, fatigue, dry mouth, and
pharyngitis in subjects 12 years of age and older, and pyrexia,
somnolence, cough, and epistaxis in children 6 to 12 years of
age. In subjects 1 to 5 years of age, the most common adverse
reactions (rate ≥2% and > placebo) were pyrexia, diarrhea,
vomiting, and otitis media. In subjects 6 to 11 months of age, the
most common adverse reactions (rate ≥3% and >
placebo) were diarrhea and constipation. (6.1).
TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT VENSUN PHARMACEUTICALS,
INC. AT 1-800-385-1540 OR
FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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The relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic
rhinitis (1.1, 1.2)
The treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic
idiopathic urticaria (1.3)
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 5 mg once daily in the
evening (2.1)
Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5 mg once daily in the evening (2.2)
Renal Impairment
Adjust the dose in patients 12 years of age and older with decreased
renal function (2.4, 12.3)
Immediate release breakable (functional scored) tablets, 5 mg (3)
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any of the
ingredients of levocetirizine dihydrochloride
tablets or to