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Levocetirizine - Allergic rhinitis

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Not a 1st-line option. Use cetirizine or loratadine 1st-line.
 

Status 2

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
NFD1
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Loratadine liquid is 1st line in patients unable to swallow tablets (from 2 years of age).

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Levocetirizine
Indication :
Allergic rhinitis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Hay fever, hayfever, antihistamines, non-sedating antihistamines
Brand Names Include :
Xyzal
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Allergic rhinitis
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

02 Apr 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Desloratadine and levocetirizine are not recommended 1st line as there is little evidence that they confer any additional benefit over the more established non-sedating antihistamines and are more costly - see local guidelines below

Cetirizine or loratadine are the 1st line non-sedating antihistamines

Levocetirizine liquid is non-formulary

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Levocetirizine is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Allergic rhinitis.