Place the orally disintegrating tablet on the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely before swallowing. No water is needed. Can be taken with or without food, preferably in the evening.

Levocetirizine is a potent, selective H1-receptor antagonist. It exerts its antihistaminic effect by selectively blocking histamine H1 receptors, thereby preventing the actions of histamine, such as vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and itching, which are characteristic of allergic reactions.

• •Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine, or any component of the formulation
• •End-stage renal disease (CrCl < 10 mL/min) or patients undergoing hemodialysis

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness in adults and agitation or restlessness followed by drowsiness in children. There is no specific antidote. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Gastric lavage may be considered if recent ingestion. Hemodialysis is not effective.

Pregnancy Category B. Studies in animals have not shown harm, but adequate studies in pregnant women are lacking. Use only if clearly needed. Levocetirizine is excreted in human breast milk; therefore, use is not recommended during lactation unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the infant.