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Levocetirizine Biogaran

Active Ingredient:
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Origin:
EU

Levocetirizine Biogaran (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride)

Levocetirizine, the active ingredient in Levocetirizine Biogaran, is an antihistamine presented as a tablet for oral use. It treats allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children when appropriate.
GNH India supplies Levocetirizine Biogaran as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that acts on the H1‑receptor pathway to relieve allergy‑related symptoms.
  • Allergic rhinitis: reduces sneezing, nasal itching, and rhinorrhea.
  • Chronic idiopathic urticaria: diminishes wheal formation and itching.
  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis: controls intermittent nasal congestion and discharge.

How It Works

  • Levocetirizine dihydrochloride selectively blocks peripheral H1‑histamine receptors, preventing histamine from binding and triggering the cascade that leads to vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and sensory nerve stimulation. By inhibiting this pathway, it reduces the classic signs of allergic inflammation without crossing the blood‑brain barrier in significant amounts.

Side Effects

Levocetirizine is generally well tolerated, but some patients may experience adverse reactions.

Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness: mild to moderate sleepiness.
  • Headache: transient cranial discomfort.
  • Dry mouth: reduced salivation.
  • Fatigue: general tiredness.
  • Nausea: mild gastrointestinal upset.
  • Dizziness: sensation of light‑headedness.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Angioedema: swelling of face, lips, or throat.
  • Severe rash: including Stevens‑Johnson syndrome.
  • Anaphylaxis: life‑threatening allergic reaction.
  • Thrombocytopenia: low platelet count.
  • Hepatotoxicity: abnormal liver function tests.
  • Cardiac arrhythmia: irregular heart rhythm.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Before initiating therapy, consider the following safety points.
  • Pregnancy: consult a healthcare professional as safety data are limited.
  • Breastfeeding: discuss potential risks with a physician.
  • Renal impairment: dose may need adjustment in severe cases.
  • Elderly patients: monitor for increased sedation or confusion.
  • Concomitant CNS depressants: may enhance drowsiness.
  • Store at room temperature: keep in the original pack, protect from moisture.

Avoid Interactions

Levocetirizine may interact with other medicines; monitor as indicated.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Alcohol: additive sedative effect.
  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: may raise levocetirizine plasma levels.
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: risk of enhanced antihistaminic effects.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines): increased drowsiness.
  • Anticholinergic agents: heightened dry‑mouth sensation.
  • Theophylline: possible alteration of drug metabolism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Levocetirizine Biogaran is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. It helps relieve nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, and hives associated with these allergic conditions.

Levocetirizine is a selective peripheral H1‑receptor antagonist. By blocking histamine binding to H1 receptors, it prevents the cascade that causes vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and sensory nerve activation, thereby reducing allergy‑related symptoms.

The prescribed dose is determined by the treating clinician based on the patient’s age, condition severity, and renal function. In many adult cases, a single tablet once daily is common, but exact dosing must follow the prescriber’s instructions.

Safety data for levocetirizine in pregnancy and lactation are limited. Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding should discuss potential risks and benefits with their healthcare provider before using the product.

Submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India supplies hospitals, pharmacies and procurement teams worldwide, and will request trade or institutional credentials before providing pricing, availability, shipping details and import documentation.

Levocetirizine is the active (R)-enantiomer of cetirizine, offering similar antihistaminic efficacy with a potentially lower incidence of sedation. Both act on H1 receptors, but levocetirizine may provide a more favorable side‑effect profile for some patients.

Store the tablets at room temperature, below 25 °C, in the original packaging. Keep them away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain product stability.

The medication is taken orally, usually with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, according to the prescriber’s guidance.

Rare but serious adverse reactions include angioedema, severe skin rashes such as Stevens‑Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis, thrombocytopenia, liver injury, and cardiac arrhythmias. Patients should seek immediate medical attention if any of these occur.

Individuals with a known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, other piperazine antihistamines, or any of the product’s excipients should avoid its use. Caution is also advised for patients with severe renal impairment, unless dose adjustment is made by a physician.

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