Question 1

what is levocetirizine dihydrochloride brand name?

Accepted Answer

Xyzal (levocetirizine): Levocetirizne is the active, l-isomer of cetirizine.  When you take plain cetirizine, 50% is levocetirizine, so there is 5mg of levocetirizine in 10mg of cetirizine.  In other words, you could just take cetirizine.

Question 2

how do you treat a xyzal (levocetirizine) overdose?

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Call poison control: Center, or go to ER for evaluation and possibly giving you activated charcoal, it all depends on how much you ingested, other medicines you are on, your age, etc.. You will be fine

Question 3

levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg, what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Allergy treatment: Levocetirizine is the optical isomer of Cetirizine (zyrtec) which is an antihistamine.  Levocetirizine is marketted as xyzal (levocetirizine).  This antihistamine may be more effective with less side effects for some people to treat allergies and hives.

Question 4

could i die of i take 40 tablets of xyzal (levocetirizine)?

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Please don't.: If you are having
thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the national suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 5

insurance stopped covering levocetirizine.  is there an otc alternative?

Accepted Answer

NO: This is the active component (isomer) of Zyrtec (cetirizine).  OTC Zyrtec (cetirizine) is not the same as it includes both isomers, but it may work.

Question 6

xyzal (levocetirizine) the same as zyrtec?

Accepted Answer

Close: Xyzal (levocetirizine) (levo-cetirizine) is the r-isomer, of zyrtec (cetirizine).  Medications are usually a combination of r + s (called racemic).  Typically only the r side contributes to the clinically meaningful action of the drug.  So, the companies have been able to separate the active r side from the inactive s- side.  This means it may be as or more effective at half the dose.

Question 7

are there any major side effects from xyzal (levocetirizine)?

Accepted Answer

Xyzal (levocetirizine) is zyrtec: All the same as zyrec-- drowsiness in about 13%, dry mouth in a few, urinary hesitancy is possible in older men, mostly.

Question 8

can i take zantac with levocetirizine?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: no interactions, best wishes

Question 9

does xyzal (levocetirizine) work on hives?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any antihistamine should.  If it is not working, talk to your doctor who may recommend you increase it to up to 4 times a day, add "h2 blockers" like ranitidine, add singulair, (montelukast) etc.

Question 10

could i take xyzal (levocetirizine) with claritin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antihistamine is safe even with 4x the average daily dose.  The major side effects would be dry mouth and drowsiness ( the latter much less common if one uses the non-sedating type).  I.

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