Xyzal
Xyzal tablets contain levocetirizine dihydrochloride, which is an allergy medicine used to treat allergy symptoms like hay fever and hives.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Manufacturer
UCB Pharma Oy Finland
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults and children aged 6 years and older is 1 tablet daily.
Method
Take by mouth. Swallow the Xyzal tablets whole with water, with or without food.
Important
A maximum of 1 tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Tiredness and drowsiness/dizziness
RARE
- •Weakness
- •Stomach pain
- •Fast or strong heartbeat
- •Seizures
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Fainting
- •Blurry vision or other eye problems
- •Painful or difficult peeing, or being unable to empty your bladder
- •Swelling, itching, skin rash, or hives (itchy bumps on the skin)
- •Trouble breathing
- •Weight gain
- •Mood changes like feeling angry, sad, trouble sleeping, bad dreams, or thoughts of harming yourself
- •Liver problems, such as inflammation or not working right
- •Upset stomach (vomiting, more hunger, nausea, diarrhea)
Important Warnings
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Xyzal tablets if you have any questions or concerns.
- If you have difficulty emptying your bladder (e.g., due to spinal cord injury or enlarged prostate), ask your doctor for advice.
- If you have epilepsy or are at risk of seizures, ask your doctor for advice, as Xyzal tablets may worsen seizures.
- If you are going for allergy tests, ask your doctor if you should stop taking Xyzal tablets several days before the tests, as this medicine may affect the results.
- Xyzal tablets are not recommended for children under 6 years of age, as the dose cannot be adjusted easily.
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- Be careful if taking Xyzal with alcohol or other medicines that affect the brain, as it may reduce your alertness and performance.
- Some patients may feel drowsy, tired, or exhausted during Xyzal treatment. Drive or operate machinery with caution until you know how the medicine affects you.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Do not take Xyzal if you are allergic to levocetirizine dihydrochloride, cetirizine, hydroxyzine, or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if you have severe kidney disease requiring dialysis.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider renal impairment. May cause fatigue. (updated 19.9.2025)