Xyzal (Levocetirizine) 5mg Tablets

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are a prescription strength anti-allergy (antihistamine) that are particularly useful against the effects of rhinitis (hay fever). Xyzal is the branded version of the medicine and both that and generic Levocetirizine are available from SimplyMeds Online.

Levocetirizine blocks histamine receptors preventing the release of the chemicals used to fight allergy. These chemicals cause the itch, swelling and redness in the affected areas but most of the time are an over-response to what is required.

Alternative Hay Fever and Allergy Treatments

There is an extremely large range of OTC (over the counter) hay fever products you can purchase and we also stock a large range of these products. These should be tried first before moving on to a prescription treatment.

The adult dose is one tablet a day and it doesn’t matter whether it’s with or without food. It is generally non-drowsy however can cause drowsiness in a very small number of people.

The most common side effects are:

- Dry Mouth

- Headache

- Drowsiness

Find out more on the patient information leaflet