Cetcip-L Tablet 5 mg

Uses

Cetcip‑L is prescribed for:

• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever, dust/pollen allergies)

• Chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)

• Eczema, insect bites and stings

• Conjunctivitis with itchy/watery eyes

It eases symptoms like runny or blocked nose, sneezing, itching, red/watery eyes, rashes, and swelling

How It Works

Levocetirizine competes for H₁ histamine receptors, preventing histamine from triggering allergic responses—thereby reducing inflammation and discomfort

Onset & Dosing

• Relief typically begins within 1 hour, lasting up to 24 hours

• Standard dose: 5 mg once daily, preferably in the evening. It can be taken with or without food

• Ideal for daily use during allergy season or as prescribed for management.

Side Effects & Precautions

Common side effects include:

• Sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness

• Dry mouth, headache

• Cold‑like symptoms (nasopharyngitis, sore throat), nosebleeds, fever

• Occasionally, increased heart rate, nausea, stomach pain, urinary retention

Precautions:

• May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or heavy machinery until you know its effects

• Avoid alcohol—can amplify drowsiness

• Use with caution in renal impairment (dose adjustment needed), urinary retention, epilepsy, and severe kidney disease

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: consult your doctor; small amounts pass into breastmilk

 Interactions

• May enhance sedation when taken with sedatives, benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol

• Interacts with ritonavir, theophylline, midodrine—tell your doctor about all medications

Storage & Formulation

• Contains Levocetirizine 5 mg, manufactured by Cipla Ltd.

• Usually comes in strips of 10 tablets; price is about ₹50–81 per strip (₹8–₹10 per tablet)

• Store below 30 °C, in a dry place away from light