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CETROSS-L SYP
LEVOCETRIZINE
CETROSS-L SYP is an oral syrup of levocetirizine, the active isomer of cetirizine. It is used for allergic rhinitis, hay fever, chronic urticaria and allergic skin conditions in children and in adults who cannot swallow tablets, with the dose set by age and weight.
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Benefits
- Levocetirizine is the active enantiomer of cetirizine, giving equivalent effect at half the dose.
- Generally less sedating than cetirizine, which matters for a child's alertness at school.
- The liquid form allows dosing by age and weight.
- Once-daily dosing gives cover across the full day.
- Useful in childhood atopic dermatitis and urticaria where itching disturbs sleep.
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Side effects
Not everyone gets these. Most are mild and settle as the course finishes.
Common
- Drowsiness, though generally less than with cetirizine
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
Less common
- Dizziness
- Abdominal discomfort or nausea
- Agitation or paradoxical excitability in children
- Difficulty passing urine
Stop and get medical help if any of these occur
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing
- Severe drowsiness or difficulty rousing the child
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Unusual agitation or confusion
- Widespread rash with blistering or peeling skin
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Precautions
- Dose by age and weight on the prescriber's instruction, using the measure supplied.
- May still cause drowsiness in some children.
- Dose reduction is required in renal impairment; contraindicated in end-stage renal disease.
- Do not combine with cetirizine or with another antihistamine-containing preparation, including cold and cough syrups.
- Stop several days before allergy skin testing.
- Avoid alcohol and other sedatives in adults.
- Any allergic reaction with breathing difficulty or facial swelling needs emergency care.