Product Overview

LEVOCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS
  • Longy 5mg tablet is potent, effective and long-lasting antihistamine having long control over allergy
  • Longy 5mg tablet blocks cutaneous response to histamines making it treat allergies associated with urticaria
  • Longy 5mg tablets can effectively treat skin itching and hives

Side Effects

  • Sleepiness- severe
  • Headache- severe
  • Blurred vision
  • Runny Nose and Cough- severe
  • Dry mouth
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Difficulty in passing urine- rare

How it works

  • Longy 5 mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a natural substance produced by the body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.

Disease Overview

  • Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a form of chronic hive that results in itchy, red bumps or wheals on a person’s skin. People with CIU usually have flares that come and go for several years.
  • A rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin. Many rashes are itchy, red, painful, and irritated. Some rashes can also lead to blisters or patches of raw skin. Rashes are a symptom of many different medical problems. Other causes include irritating substances and allergies.
  • Hives is a common skin rash triggered by many things, including certain foods, medication and stress.
    Symptoms include itchy, raised, red or skin-coloured welts on the skin’s surface.

Usage

Directions for use

  • Take Longy 5 mg tablet with or without food
  • Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed
  • Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects
  • Ensure that the course of treatment is completed
  • Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor

Dosage

    • Adults and Adolescents: – 5mg/day
    • Pediatric (0-11 year old):- 2.5 mg/day

Missed Dose

  • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Over Dose

    • Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose