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Levocetirizine 5 mg: uses, price & cheaper substitutes

Prescription required (Schedule H)

Common uses: Allergic rhinitis – sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy and watery eyes; Chronic hives (urticaria) and itchy skin.

Listed MRPs range from ₹3.57 to ₹15.00 per tablet across 5 listings. Use only on a doctor's prescription.

Price comparison

BrandManufacturerPackMRP₹ / tabletAs on
1-ALFDC Ltd10₹35.72₹3.5719 October 2026
LevocetHetero Healthcare Limited10₹52.90₹5.2919 October 2026
TeczineSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd10₹99.00₹9.9019 October 2026
VozetDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd10₹115.75₹11.5719 October 2026
XyzalDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd15₹225.00₹15.0019 October 2026

MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.

Uses

  • Allergic rhinitis – sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy and watery eyes.
  • Chronic hives (urticaria) and itchy skin.
  • Allergic itching from dust, pollen or insect bites.
  • Allergy symptoms with colds, when a doctor advises an antihistamine.

How to take it

Take one 5 mg tablet once a day in the evening, with or without food. Do not take more than one tablet a day. If it is for seasonal allergy, your doctor may ask you to take it daily through the season.

Side effects

Common

  • Sleepiness or tiredness.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Headache.
  • Sore throat or nasal dryness.

Serious

Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.

  • Severe allergic reaction – swelling of the face, lips or throat.
  • Difficulty passing urine.
  • Fast heartbeat or palpitations.
  • Unusual confusion or severe drowsiness.

Safety information

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol; it increases drowsiness.

Pregnancy

Ask your doctor before use. Levocetirizine is generally avoided in pregnancy unless clearly needed; it passes into breast milk.

Kidney problems

Dose must be reduced in kidney disease – your doctor may give it every 2 to 3 days or avoid it in severe kidney failure.

Liver problems

Usually no change, but tell your doctor if you have liver disease along with kidney problems.

Children

Children 6 to 11 years are usually given 2.5 mg (half tablet or syrup). Not for children under 2 without a specialist.

Missed dose

Take it when you remember unless the next dose is nearly due. Do not double the dose.

Interactions

  • Alcohol and sedatives – more drowsiness.
  • Other antihistamines, including in cough and cold combinations – avoid taking two together.
  • Ritonavir – can raise levocetirizine levels.
  • Theophylline – minor effect on clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Does Levocet make you sleepy?

It can cause mild drowsiness in some people, usually less than cetirizine. Taking it in the evening reduces the problem. Avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Levocet morning or night?

Night is preferred. Taking it in the evening means any drowsiness happens while you sleep and the effect lasts through the next day.

Can I take Levocet with alcohol?

Avoid alcohol; it adds to the sedative effect.

Can I take Levocet 5 mg daily?

Yes, one tablet daily is the usual dose for allergic rhinitis and hives, as long as your doctor has advised it. See a doctor if symptoms continue beyond a few weeks.

Levocet vs cetirizine – what is the difference?

Levocetirizine is the active form of cetirizine. 5 mg of levocetirizine is roughly as effective as 10 mg of cetirizine, with a similar safety profile.

Is Levocet safe in pregnancy?

It is not routinely recommended in pregnancy; your doctor may prefer another antihistamine with more safety data. Ask before taking it.

Does Levocet need a prescription?

Levocetirizine is a Schedule H drug in India, so it should be sold against a prescription.

Can I take Levocet with Montair LC?

No. Montair LC already contains levocetirizine 5 mg plus montelukast. Taking Levocet as well would double the antihistamine dose.

Sources

Medyzen Editorial Team · Last updated

This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms