For the use of a Registered Medical Practitioner, a Hospital or a Laboratory only
COMPOSITION
Each film coated tablet of CGON-LV contains:
Levocetirizine - 5mg
Each 5ml of CGON-LV syrup contains:
Levocetirizine - 2.5mg
CATEGORY anti allergics
INDICATIONS
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
CGON-LV (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 years of age and older.
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
CGON-LV(levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 months of age and older.
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
CGON-LV (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age and older.
MODE OF ACTION
Levocetirizine (as levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is a third-generation non-sedative antihistamine, the active enantiomer of cetirizine, is an anti-histamine;
its principal effects are mediated via selective inhibition of H1 receptors
DOSAGE
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older
The recommended dose of CGON-LV (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is 5 mg once daily in the evening
Some patients may be adequately controlled by 2.5 mg once daily in the evening.
Children 6 to 11 Years of Age
The recommended dose of CGON-LV (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is 2.5 mg once daily in the evening.
The 2.5 mg dose should not be exceeded because the systemic exposure with 5 mg is approximately twice that of adults
Children 6 months to 5 Years of Age
The recommended initial dose of CGON-LV (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) is 1.25 mg once daily in the evening. The 1.25 mg once daily dose should not be exceeded
ADMINISTRATIONS
May be taken with or without food.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Lactation. End-stage renal disease or haemodialysis patients. Child 6-11 yr with renal impairment.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
Fatigue, somnolence, dry mouth, nasopharyngitis, pyrexia, cough, epistaxis.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Additive sedation with alcohol and other CNS depressants.
PREGNANCY
can be given ( CATEGORY B )
WARNING!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!
"The information containes herein is not intended to cover all possible uses,directions,precautions,warnings,drug interactions, allergic reactions,or adverse effects.if you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor"
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