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Description
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is an antihistamine medicine used widely to relieve allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of the nose, watery eyes, itching, rash and hives. It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction.
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is generally safe to use. However, it may cause some side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, and tiredness. These symptoms are mild and go away with time.
It is recommended to take Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup in the evening. The dose and duration will depend on the condition it is being taken for. Do not increase the dose or take this medicine more often than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your symptoms after the treatment.
Before taking Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup, tell your doctor if you have any medical condition like liver, kidney or heart disease. Your doctor should also be aware of any other medications that you are taking because many of them may reduce or alter the efficacy of this medicine. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup
Cerzin L 2.5 MG Syrup
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Elriz 2.5 MG Syrup
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Glenzal 2.5 MG Syrup
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L Alerid 2.5 MG Syrup
Cipla Ltd.
Lezyncet 2.5 MG Syrup
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup
Sleepiness
Headache
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Diarrhoea
Nausea or Vomiting
Body aches or Pain
Sore throat
Difficulty in passing urine
Nose bleed
Weight gain
Uses of Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, often known as hay fever, is a common disease that arises as a result of the body's response to external factors such as allergens. The body's defence system (immune system) produces a response by releasing antibodies to the allergens or foreign substances. Allergens are usually harmless and may cause a minimal allergic response in your body. Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is used to relieve allergic symptoms or responses produced in your body due to allergic rhinitis.
Urticaria
Urticaria or hives are itchy rashes that are found on the skin. It is triggered by an allergic reaction to food, medicines (like some antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, high blood pressure medicines such as captopril) or other irritants in the environment. Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is used to treat symptoms of urticaria like itchy skin, swelling. redness, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup can be observed within an hour of administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup may last for about 1 to 2 days.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup because it may increase the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty concentrating.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat allergic symptoms. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, you should only use it on your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup can pass into breast milk. Hence, you should only use this medication if your doctor recommends it. Prolonged use or treatment with a higher dose may cause drowsiness and other side effects in your baby, as well as a reduction in milk supply.
Allergy
Avoid Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Kidney Disease
Do not take Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup if you have severe kidney disease (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min). This medicine is excreted out from your body through kidneys, and impaired kidney functions may lead to side effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat allergic symptoms. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, you should only use it on your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup can pass into breast milk. Hence, you should only use this medication if your doctor recommends it. Prolonged use or treatment with a higher dose may cause drowsiness and other side effects in your baby, as well as a reduction in milk supply.
General warnings
Driving or operating machinery
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or difficulty in concentrating. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.
Use in elderly
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. A proper dose adjustment may be required.
Urinary retention
Urinary retention is a condition where you cannot empty all the urine from the bladder (the organ in which urine is stored). Discontinue the use of Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup if you experience difficulty in urinating.
Seizures
If you are at risk or experience seizures/fits, consult your doctor before taking Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup. This medicine may aggravate seizures, thus can worsen your condition.
Infants
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup is not recommended for use in infants younger than 6 months of age. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
If you forgot to take the dose of Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup because it may increase the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty concentrating.
Interaction with Medicine
Alprazolam
Codeine
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup with or without food preferably in the evening.
Never take more than the prescribed dose.
Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Stop taking Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup at least three days before an allergy test, because it may affect the findings.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup works by stopping the action of a natural substance produced in your body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Aug 2021
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