Levocetirizin Stada
Levocetirizin Stada is an allergy medicine used to treat symptoms like allergic rhinitis and hives.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 6 years old, take one tablet once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take them with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Tiredness
- •Drowsiness
RARE
- •Fatigue
- •Abdominal pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to levocetirizine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severely reduced kidney function.
- If you have difficulty urinating (e.g., due to a spinal cord injury or an enlarged prostate), ask your doctor for advice.
- If you have epilepsy or are at risk of seizures, ask your doctor for advice, as this medicine may make seizures worse.
- If you are going for allergy tests, ask your doctor if you should stop taking this medicine a few days before, as it can affect test results.
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- Not recommended for children under 6 years old because the tablets cannot be divided to adjust the dose.
- Be careful when taking this medicine with alcohol or other medicines that affect the brain, as it may reduce your alertness and performance.
- If your symptoms do not improve within five days of starting treatment, contact your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider renal impairment. May cause fatigue. (updated 19.9.2025)