Levotac 5 mg Tablet

Levotac 5 mg Tablet is a prescription allergy medicine that contains 5 mg of levocetirizine in each tablet. It belongs to the second-generation antihistamine class and is used to help relieve symptoms of allergies such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and itchy nose. Levotac 5 mg Tablet may also be used for symptoms of hives (urticaria) when a clinician recommends an antihistamine. Because it is a tablet, it is taken by mouth and is a convenient option for adults and older children who can swallow tablets.

How it works: Levocetirizine blocks histamine, a natural substance your body releases during allergic reactions that causes itching, sneezing, swelling, and a runny nose. In tablet form, Levotac 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to help calm these allergy symptoms.

Levotac 5 mg Tablet provides the full standard adult strength of levocetirizine in one tablet, so it is commonly chosen when a doctor wants once-daily antihistamine coverage in a simple tablet form. Compared with lower-dose levocetirizine products, the 5 mg strength is not meant to be split into a smaller routine dose unless a clinician specifically tells you to do so. A doctor may choose Levotac 5 mg Tablet when allergy symptoms are persistent, when a straightforward tablet is preferred, or when a lower dose is not appropriate.

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Perennial allergic rhinitis
• Sneezing and runny nose from allergies
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Itching from hives (urticaria)

• Swallow Levotac 5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different instructions.
• Take it at about the same time each day if you use it regularly.
• You may take it with or without food; food does not usually change how it works much.
• If it makes you sleepy, taking it in the evening may be easier for some people.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed, even if allergy symptoms are still bothersome.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Levotac 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of levocetirizine. This strength is often taken once daily, but your doctor decides the right schedule for you based on age, symptoms, and kidney function. Do not take more than the dose your clinician recommends; the usual maximum for many adults is 5 mg in 24 hours unless a prescriber gives different instructions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levocetirizine may include:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with the 5 mg tablet in sensitive people
• Tiredness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sore throat or nasal irritation

• Levotac 5 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol or use it cautiously, since alcohol can increase sleepiness and impaired alertness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because levocetirizine may need dose adjustment or may not be appropriate at the usual 5 mg daily dose.
• Use extra caution if you are older, since this strength may cause more noticeable sedation, dizziness, or dry mouth.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Levotac 5 mg Tablet.
• Do not combine it with other antihistamines or cold/allergy products unless a healthcare professional says it is safe.
• If you have trouble urinating, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, or severe liver disease, ask your doctor before using this tablet.

• Alcohol
• Other antihistamines such as cetirizine or diphenhydramine
• Sedatives and sleeping medicines, including benzodiazepines and some sleep aids
• Opioid pain medicines
• Some medicines that can cause drowsiness, including certain antidepressants and muscle relaxants

Store Levotac 5 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.