Why is XYZAL taken at night?

Why should I take XYZAL at night? Use as directed and take XYZAL at night to relieve allergy symptoms while you sleep, you get a better night’s sleep and wake up refreshed for a more productive day ahead.

What is the generic brand for XYZAL?

Zyrtec. Xyzal and Zyrtec are remarkably similar to each other. Just take a look at their generic names, levocetirizine and cetirizine.

Does XYZAL come in pill?

XYZAL is available as 2.5 mg/5 mL (0.5 mg/mL) oral solution and as 5 mg breakable (scored) tablets, allowing for the administration of 2.5 mg, if needed.

Does XYZAL make you sleepy?

Xyzal (levocetirizine) causes drowsiness for about 6% of those who take it. This might seem like a low number, but there are other once-daily allergy medications that only cause drowsiness for 1-2% of people. If you find Xyzal (levocetirizine) makes you sleepy, try taking it in the evening.

Is 10mg of Xyzal too much?

XYZAL can be taken without regard to food consumption. The recommended dose of XYZAL is 5 mg (1 tablet or 2 teaspoons [10 mL] oral solution) once daily in the evening. Some patients may be adequately controlled by 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet or 1 teaspoon [5 mL] oral solution) once daily in the evening.

Who should not take Xyzal?

You should not use Xyzal if you are allergic to levocetirizine or cetirizine (Zyrtec). You should not take Xyzal if you have end-stage kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. Any child younger than 12 years old with kidney disease should not take levocetirizine.

Is it safe to take Xyzal long term?

The long-term (exposure of 4 or 6 months) safety data in adults and adolescents are based upon two clinical trials in which 428 patients (190 males and 238 females) with allergic rhinitis were exposed to treatment with Xyzal 5 mg once daily.

Are there any side effects to taking Xyzal?

Xyzal (levocetirizine) causes drowsiness for about 6% of those who take it. This might seem like a low number, but there are other once-daily allergy medications that only cause drowsiness for 1-2% of people. If you find Xyzal (levocetirizine) makes you sleepy, try taking it in the evening.

How big are the Xyzal tablets for kids?

XYZAL starts working one hour after taking the medication. What sizes of XYZAL are available? XYZAL tablets are available in 10 count, 35 count, 55 count, 80 count and 110 — (110 count is only available at club stores). Also, Children’s XYZAL is available in a 5 oz. liquid solution.

What are the side effects of levocetirizine Xyzal?

Xyzal (levocetirizine) is an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamine, a chemical that causes sneezing, itching, and other allergy symptoms. What is Xyzal (levocetirizine) used for?

When do you start to feel better after taking Xyzal?

Xyzal (levocetirizine) treats allergy symptoms pretty quickly. You can expect to feel relief about an hour after taking a dose. You can expect this medication to start preventing allergy symptoms after taking it for 2 days in a row.