alvocet 5mg tablet

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Levocetirizine (5mg)

🏭 Baxton Pharmacia 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is alvocet 5mg tablet used for?

Alergin L Tablet (Levocetirizine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Levocetirizine (5mg), which Selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist; inhibits histamine release from mast. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Levocetirizine
Manufacturer: Baxton Pharmacia
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 alvocet 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, seasonal allergies.

Off-label uses: Atopic dermatitis, pruritus, eosinophilic esophagitis.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Levocetirizine
Brand Name	Alergin L Tablet
Manufacturer	Baxton Pharmacia
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
Action Class	H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
Route of Administration	Oral.
Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentration achieved within 0.9 hours.

DistributionDistributes into tissues; volume of distribution approximately 0.4 L/kg.

Protein BindingApproximately 91-92% bound to plasma proteins.

MetabolismMinimally metabolized; small amount undergoes oxidative metabolism via CYP3A4.

Half-LifeApproximately 7-10 hours.

ExcretionPrimarily excreted unchanged in urine (about 85%) and feces (about 13%).

BioavailabilityHigh oral bioavailability; approximately 100%.

Onset of ActionWithin 1 hour.

Peak Plasma Time0.9 hours.

Duration of ActionUp to 24 hours.

How It Works

Selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist; inhibits histamine release from mast cells and basophils.

Mechanism Steps

1Levocetirizine binds selectively to peripheral histamine H1 receptors.

2Blocks histamine from binding to H1 receptors on nerve endings and smooth muscle.

3Inhibits histamine-induced vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and sensory nerve stimulation.

💡 How to Take alvocet 5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of alvocet 5mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Somnolence
Fatigue
Dry mouth
Pharyngitis

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Anaphylaxis
Angioedema
Severe hypotension

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Hepatitis
Thrombocytopenia
Seizures

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
CNS depressants	Major	Increased sedation and CNS depression
Alcohol	Major	Enhanced sedative effects
Ritonavir	Moderate	Increased levocetirizine levels
Theophylline	Moderate	Decreased clearance of levocetirizine
Cimetidine	Minor	Slight increase in levocetirizine levels
Ketoconazole	Minor	Possible increase in levocetirizine levels

🚨 Major Interactions

CNS depressants
Alcohol

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Ritonavir
Theophylline

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Cimetidine
Ketoconazole

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May potentiate CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any excipients; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Renal function in elderly or renally impaired; CNS effects (drowsiness).

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution in nursing mothers.

💊 Overdose Management

Symptoms: drowsiness, agitation, tachycardia. Treatment: supportive care; no specific antidote; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.