Levocetirizine
Piperazine Derivatives
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- Drug class
- Piperazine Derivatives
- Availability
- Prescription and OTC
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 16
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Levocetirizine is an active ingredient classified as a piperazine derivative [1]. It is approved to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with hay fever and other respiratory allergies [1]. These symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes [1]. It also helps alleviate itching of the nose or throat [1].
Levocetirizine is available under various brand names [1]. The number of adverse event reports for this ingredient in the past 12 months is not available [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 14 | May 29, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 2 | December 11, 2025 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
14 products
Uses
Levocetirizine is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis (including persistent allergic rhinitis) and urticaria in adults and children aged 6 years and above.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL002891033 · revised July 11, 2025
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0216f644-767c-ae… · revised December 10, 2025 [PDF]
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