Allefin Allergy, 5 mg, coated tablets, 10 pcs.

Allefin Allergy, 5 mg, coated tablets, 10 pcs

Allefin Allergy contains levocetirizine dihydrochloride, a potent antihistamine used in adults, adolescents, and children over 6 years. It provides relief from symptoms of allergic rhinitis (including chronic allergic rhinitis) and urticaria, reducing itching, swelling, redness, and discomfort.

Composition

• Active substance: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg per film-coated tablet.
• Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate; Opadry II White 85F18422 coating: polyvinyl alcohol, macrogol 3350, titanium dioxide (E171), talc.

Dosage and Administration

• Adults and children from 6 years: 1 tablet once daily.
• Swallow whole with water; may be taken with or without food.
• Consult a doctor if no improvement after 3 days or if symptoms worsen.
• Do not use for more than 10 days without medical advice.

Indications

• Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis: runny or itchy nose, sneezing, red or watery eyes.
• Relief of urticaria (hives).

Action

Allefin Allergy blocks H1 histamine receptors, reducing allergic reactions and alleviating associated symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and nasal or eye discomfort.

Contraindications

• Allergy to levocetirizine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine, piperazine derivatives, or any excipients.
• Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min).

Side Effects

Common: dry mouth, headache, tiredness, drowsiness, sleepiness. Uncommon: exhaustion, abdominal pain. Not known: severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, palpitations, increased heart rate, seizures, tingling, dizziness, fainting, tremor, taste changes, visual disturbances, blurred vision, urinary difficulties, oedema, pruritus, rash, hives, dyspnoea, weight gain, abnormal liver function, hepatitis, muscle pain, aggressive or agitated behaviour, hallucinations, depression, insomnia, recurrent thoughts of suicide, nausea, vomiting, increased appetite, oculogyration.

Warnings and Precautions

• Consult a doctor if you have difficulty urinating, kidney problems, epilepsy, or risk of seizures.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medication; it may enhance drowsiness in sensitive individuals.
• Keep out of reach of children; store below 25°C.
• Allefin Allergy may affect allergy test results; consult your doctor if testing is planned.

Use in Children

Not recommended for children under 6 years. Consult a doctor for proper dosing if necessary.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Consult a doctor before use. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor.

Driving and Operating Machinery

May cause drowsiness, fatigue, or lethargy in some patients. Monitor your response before driving or operating machinery. Concomitant use with alcohol or neurodepressants may increase these effects.

Package Contents

10 film-coated tablets of Allefin Allergy, 5 mg each.

Keywords

Allefin Allergy, levocetirizine, antihistamine, allergy relief, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, nasal allergy, itchy eyes, skin allergy.