Netis2.5mg/5ml
Rx- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Oral Solution
- Pack size:
- 60ml bot
৳ 55/unit
Pack: ৳ 55
At a glance
Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It also relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% can be taken with or without food. The dose required by you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening, but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent the symptoms then you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, dry mouth, fatigue, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts to it. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy (seizures). Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not suit you. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful. Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Indications
• Allergic conditions
Mechanism of action
Levocetirizine is an active isomer of cetirizine which selectively competes w/ histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the GI tract, blood vessels and resp tract.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Adult: 5mg once daily Child Dose: Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Children 12 years of age and older: 5mg once daily Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5mg (1/2 tablet or 1 teaspoon oral solution) once daily Children 6 months to 5 years of age: 1.25 mg (1/2 teaspoon oral solution) once daily Renal Dose: >12 years CrCl: 50-80 mL/min: 2.5 mg PO qDay CrCl: 30-50 mL/min: 2.5 PO qODay CrCl: 10-30 mL/min: 2.5 mg every 3-4 days CrCl: <10 mL/min, hemodialysis: Contraindicated
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side effects
Common: • Sleepiness • Fatigue • Headache • Dryness in mouth
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Your doctor has prescribed Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness. Stop taking Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Contraindications
Lactation. End-stage renal disease (CrCl <10 ml/min) or haemodialysis patients. Child 6-11 yr with renal impairment.
Drug interactions
Possible additive adverse CNS effects w/ CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilizers).
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or more prolonged use of Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride 0.1% is recommended.
Common questions
Skin allergic face hand stomach hole body Dear Kishore, tab teczine 5 mg once at night for 2 weeks. itching skin with red spots. and when the skin is rubbed the area of itching increases leaving embossments, further a warmth feeling and difficulty in breathing is also felt. the docter prescribed me Actazin 10 and Betasop it gave me relief till i was under prescription but as soon as i departed the allergic reaction again started. Dear PATIENT teczine 5 mg once at night for 2 weeks. Skin allergy itching every two days can't. Like without medicine teczine 5mg Nad ketasma Dear PATIENT LCZ 5mg one tab at night for 15 days Sir/madam my name PATIENT from Kerala my problem Anel Itching.night very itching. Doctor advise teczine 5 mg tablet used 1 week. I used this tab.but not solved my problem please help doctor need to be examined Allergic skin conditions in leg kindly send the Pictures of affected area. I have concluded after a weeks observation that EVERY time after i eat,no matter what i eat i get really itchy, mainly around my arms and legs and back sometimes my scalp, and then i get these weird bumps they arent red or anything they kinda blend in with my skin color but you can tell they are there because they pop up basically everywhere after i itch my skin? what should i do, is it an allergic reaction. It also has a burning sensation. Dear you can apply Aloederm gel twice daily for 2 weeks and tab Teczine 5 mg once at night for 2 weeks. Allergic Fungal infection on body Dear I can understand your problem but you need to know that fungal infection of skin calls for better hygiene, regular bathing, clean garments and use of talcum powder. Apply Terbicip cream twice daily and tab teczine 5 mg once at night for 3 weeks. I am having a lot of etching. My skins all became red after etching. tab teczine 5 at night