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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
What Is Xyzal?Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is an antihistamine indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Xyzal is available over-the-counter. What Are Side Effects of Xyzal?Common side effects of Xyzal include: drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, tired feeling, stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, or weight gainTell your doctor if you have serious side effecs of Xyzal including:lightheadedness, nosebleeds (especially in a child), pain or fullness in your ear, hearing problems, depression, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, numbness or tingling around your lips or mouth, yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice), painful or difficult urination, dark-colored urine, foul-smelling stools, fever, stomach pain, or loss of appetite Dosage for Xyzal Xyzal is administered orally in the form of tablets or oral solution. The recommended dose of Xyzal for adults and children 12 years of age and older is 5 mg (1 tablet or 2 teaspoons [10 mL] oral solution) once daily in the evening. What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Xyzal?Xyzal may interact with alcohol, other medicines that can make you drowsy (cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotics, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety), ritonavir, or theophylline. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Xyzal During Pregnancy and BreastfeedingXyzal should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Xyzal. Xyzal is not expected to harm a fetus. Xyzal passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Breastfeeding while taking Xyzal is not recommended.Additional InformationOur Xzyal Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. Description for XyzalLevocetirizine dihydrochloride, the active component of XYZAL tablets and oral solution, is an orally active H1-receptor antagonist. The chemical name is (R)-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl) phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl] ethoxy] acetic acid dihydrochloride. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is the R enantiomer of cetirizine hydrochloride, a racemic compound with antihistaminic properties. The empirical formula of levocetirizine dihydrochloride is C21H25ClN2O3•2HCl. The molecular weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below:Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder and is water soluble.XYZAL 5 mg tablets are formulated as immediate release, white, film-coated, oval-shaped scored tablets for oral administration. The tablets are imprinted on both halves of the scored line with the letter Y in red (Opacode® Red). Inactive ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and macrogol 400.XYZAL 0.5 mg/mL oral solution is formulated as an immediate release, clear, colorless liquid. Inactive ingredients are: sodium acetate trihydrate, glacial acetic acid, maltitol solution, glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben, saccharin, flavoring (consisting of triacetin, natural & artificial flavors, dl-alpha-tocopherol), purified water. Uses for XyzalPerennial Allergic RhinitisXYZAL is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in children 6 months to 2 years of age.Chronic Idiopathic UrticariaXYZAL is indicated for the treatment of
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