Xyzal solutsio 5 mg. / Ml. 20 ml.

Xyzal WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED
The active substance of xyzal is levotsetirizinov dihydrochloride. xyzal is antiallergic drug.
For the treatment of the disease symptoms (the symptoms) associated with:
allergic rhinitis (including persistent allergic rhinitis);
chronic hives (urticaria).

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE Xyzal
Do not take xyzal
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance levotsetirizinov dihydrochloride, or antihistamines, or methylparahydroxybenzoate propylparahydroxybenzoate or any of the other ingredients of xyzal (see "What does xyzal");
if you have a severe impairment of renal activity (severe renal insufficiency and creatinine clearance below 10 ml / min).
Take special care with xyzal
xyzal use is not recommended in children under 2 years of age due to lack of expertise for use in this age group.

Using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or naskiro taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Taking xyzal with food and drink
Caution should be exercised with concomitant administration of xyzal and alcohol. In sensitive patients may affect alertness by co-administration of cetirizine or levocetirizine with alcohol or other drugs acting on the brain.
xyzal can be taken with or without food.

Pregnancy and lactation
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines
Some patients use xyzal may experience somnolence / drowsiness, fatigue and exhaustion. Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Survey was conducted in healthy subjects, after the use of levocetirizine in recommended dose found no violation with concentration, reactions and driving ability.

Important information about some of the ingredients of xyzal
Methylparahydroxybenzoate propylparahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed), such as headache, disturbances of the stomach and diarrhea.

3. HOW TO TAKE Xyzal
Always take xyzal exactly as your doctor tells you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

dosage:
The usual dose is:
Adults and children over 6 years: 20 drops once a day;
Children 2 to 6 years age: 5 drops twice daily.
xyzal use is not recommended for infants and toddlers under 2 years of age due to lack of experience for use in this age group.

Special instructions for use in special patient groups:
Patients with impaired renal function should take a lower dose appropriate for the severity of renal disease. In children, the dosage should be adjusted according to body weight. Your doctor will determine this dose.
Patients with severe renal impairment should not take xyzal.
Patients who have only hepatic dysfunction should not take prescribed dose.
Patients who had abnormal renal and liver function and can take a lower dose, depending on the severity of renal disease. In children, the dosage should be adjusted according to body weight. Your doctor will determine this dose.
Patients with hepatic impairment should not take prescribed dose.
Elderly patients do not need to change the dose if renal function is normal.
How and when to take xyzal?
For oral use only.
xyzal can be taken with or without food.
The droplets must be molded into a spoon or diluted with water and taken orally. Upon dilution of the droplets must be considered, especially for administration to children, that the volume of water to which the droplets have been added, have to be adjusted depending on the amount of water the patient can swallow. The diluted solution should be taken immediately. In listing the drops, the bottle must be held vertically (upside down).
If no dripping or the required amount is not reached, the bottle upright again and turn it upside down, continue to count the drops.

How long should you take xyzal?
Duration of use depends on the type, duration and development of your complaints and is determined by your doctor.

If you take more dose xyzal
A large overdose can cause drowsiness in adults. When children are possible initial agitation and restlessness, followed by drowsiness.
If you think you have taken too much xyzal dose, tell your doctor, he will decide what action to take.

If you forget to take xyzal
If you forget to take xyzal, or you take a lower dose than prescribed by your doctor, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Take your next dose at the usual time.

If you stop taking xyzal
Stopping treatment does not lead to harmful consequences. Symptoms of the disease may recur, but their strength is not higher than the pre-treatment.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, xyzal can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Often (1% to 10%), the following, mostly mild to moderate side effects: dry mouth, headache, fatigue, and somnolence / drowsiness.
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%) side effects are: fatigue and abdominal pain.
Other reported side effects are: palpitations, rapid heartbeat, convulsions, paraesthesia (unusual sensations on the skin), dizziness, impairment of vision, blurred vision, painful or difficult urination, edema, pruritus (itching), rash, urticaria (swelling, redness and itching of the skin), skin rash, shortness of breath, weight gain, muscle pain, aggressive or agitated behavior, hallucinations, depression, hepatitis, abnormal liver function, nausea and vomiting.
Methylparahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E216) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
At the first sign of a hypersensitivity reaction stop using xyzal and tell your doctor. Symptoms of hypersensitivity include: swelling of the mouth, face and / or throat, difficulty in breathing or swallowing (chest tightness or wheezing), hives, sudden drop in blood pressure leading to collapse or shock, it can be fatal.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE Xyzal
Keep out of the reach of children.
xyzal not use after the expiry date stated on the label and carton after "EXP".
Expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in original container and protect from light. Do not use more than 3 months after first opening.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What does xyzal
1 ml of oral solution contains 5 mg levotsetirizinov dihydrochloride.
Other ingredients are: sodium acetate, acetic acid, propylene glycol, 85% glycerol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), sodium saccharin, purified water.

xyzal looks like and contents of pack
Amber glass bottle with a dropper from a low density polyethylene, a polypropylene with a white, "child-resistant" cap.
Volume of 20 ml oral drops, solution.
The bottle is in a carton with leaflet.