Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a modern, non-drowsy antihistamine effective at treating allergy symptoms,including seasonal or year-round hay fever, rashes and itching. There is also some evidence that it may reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks, but it is not a substitute for regular asthma medication.

This medication is most widely known by the brand name Xyzal, though it is available under a number of different names according to region. The product Levrix is the New Zealand version; Levrix tablets are essentially the same as Xyzal tablets.

It's possible to buy levocetirizine dihydrochloride over-the-counter in most areas, though a few do require a prescription or pharmacist approval. It is currently not possible to buy levocetirizine dihydrochloride as a generic; fortunately the medication is inexpensive even when sold under brand names.

Leave Allergies in the Dust with Levocetirizine

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is most commonly sold in 5 mg tablets, suitable for patients 12 years of age and up. While the medication may be used in patients as young as 6 months, adjusted doses are required for smaller bodies and young children are often unable or unwilling to take tablets. A doctor or pharmacist can determine the ideal dosage and prepare an oral suspension for easier administration in these cases.

Allergy sufferers buy levocetirizine dihydrochloride to alleviate:

• Runny nose
• Nasal congestion
• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Itchy nose
• Itchy throat
• Hives, itching or rash on skin (allergic urticaria)

As an antihistamine, levocetirizine dihydrochloride is only effective when the above symptoms are caused by exposure to allergens. While many people assume medications such as this are effective only against seasonal outdoor allergies, in most cases antihistamines will reduce or eliminate symptoms from any allergen, indoors or out. For example, in addition to seasonal pollen, patients often buy levocetirizine dihydrochloride to provide relief from symptoms caused by:

• Animal dander
• Dust
• Mold
• Pollution
• Natural or synthetic chemicals

Unlike steroid-based allergy treatments, which take days or weeks of regular use to produce significant results, levocetirizine dihydrochloride works quickly---15 to 30 minutes after administration. It is also long lasting; one dose will provide allergy relief for 24 hours.

The standard dose for patients 12 years old and up is 5 mg per day, ideally taken in the evening. This dose should not be exceeded without explicit doctor instruction. For best results doses should be taken at the same time each day to keep levels of the drug consistent in the body. Treatment may continue for up to 6 months; safety for a longer period has not been established.

Side Effects

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a non-drowsy antihistamine, but a small percentage of patients may still experience increased sleepiness. Caution should be used until effects are determined.

Other side effects, though unusual, may include:

• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Mild dizziness
• Mild fatigue

The medication may interact with other drugs. Though unlikely to prove dangerous, these interactions may reduce the effectiveness of one or more of the drugs involved. Check with a doctor or pharmacists if unsure of the consequences.

An Allergy-Free Tomorrow Starts Today

Kiwi Drug is pleased to offer quality levocetirizine dihydrochloride at prices all our clients can afford. As mentioned above, Levrix is the New Zealand version of the more widely-known brand-name product Xyzal; both products contain the same amount of the same active ingredient. A prescription is not needed to buy levocetirizine dihydrochloride from Kiwi Drug. There's no reason to keep suffering through allergy symptoms---order now and your medication will be on its way to you today!