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Levocetirizine

Antihistamine (second-generation H1 blocker)

Listed in Bangladesh as Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride.
  • 25 brands
  • 25 makers
  • 2 forms
  • From ≈ ৳3

What it is used for

Levocetirizine relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and itchy, watery eyes caused by hay fever or year-round allergies like dust mites and pet dander. It is also used for long-lasting hives (chronic urticaria). The liquid form is used for children, as advised by a doctor.

How it works

Levocetirizine is the active part of cetirizine. It blocks histamine receptors in the body, which reduces the itching, sneezing and swelling that histamine causes during an allergic reaction.

Drug class: Antihistamine (second-generation H1 blocker)

Available in Bangladesh

25 brands from 25 makers, in these forms and strengths:

Tablet
5 mg
Oral Solution
2.5 mg/5 ml

Brands and prices

Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Levocetirizine Tablet · 5 mg25 brands · from ≈ ৳3

  • CevozinAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • LevantBristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • LozinKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • Acitrin-LACI Limited≈ ৳3
  • AlcetHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • CurinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • LecetPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • LerexAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳3
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  • PolanGlobe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳3
  • ClarigenDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • LupronKumudini Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • NetisOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • RinocetJenphar Bangladesh Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • SinacetIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • LecitinZenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • LevocetAlco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • LevotizEuro Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • LisetMST Pharma≈ ৳4
  • LVCOrganic Health Care Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • PurotrolSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • SeasonixIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • VocetApex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • MegatrolPeoples Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • RinotinBiopharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳4
  • VerizinSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳4

Levocetirizine Oral Solution · 2.5 mg/5 ml5 brands · from ≈ ৳157

  • Acitrin-LACI Limited≈ ৳157
  • NetisOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳165
  • SeasonixIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳170
  • SinacetIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳174
  • AlcetHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳179

Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.

Prescription

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Levocetirizine as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

Important safety information

Common side effects

Common side effects are sleepiness, tiredness, dry mouth and headache. It is less sedating than older antihistamines, but some people still feel drowsy.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first

  • People with kidney disease
  • Men with an enlarged prostate, or anyone who has difficulty passing urine
  • People with epilepsy
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Parents giving it to a young child
  • Anyone who has reacted to cetirizine or hydroxyzine before

Warnings

  • It can cause drowsiness. Check how it affects you before driving or using machinery.
  • Alcohol and other sedating medicines can make drowsiness worse.
  • Get urgent help for swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing.
  • Rarely, severe itching has been reported after stopping cetirizine or levocetirizine that was used regularly for months. Tell your doctor if this happens.

Questions people ask

What is the difference between levocetirizine and cetirizine?

Cetirizine contains two mirror-image forms of the same molecule, and levocetirizine is the form that does the work. They act in the same way and have similar side effects.

Does levocetirizine cause drowsiness?

It is less sedating than older antihistamines, but drowsiness is still one of its common side effects. See how it affects you before driving, and avoid alcohol.

Can children take levocetirizine?

Yes, the liquid form is used in children, but the right form and amount depend on age and weight. Follow your doctor's advice and use the measuring device provided.

What is the cheapest brand of Levocetirizine 5 mg tablet in Bangladesh?

Of the 25 brands of Levocetirizine 5 mg tablet listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳3, shared by Cevozin (Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), Levant (Bristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and Lozin (Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and 6 other brands. They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.

What is the price of Levocetirizine in Bangladesh?

Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳3 to ৳179 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.

How many brands of Levocetirizine are there in Bangladesh?

Mukti lists 25 brands of Levocetirizine from 25 makers, as tablet and oral solution.

Do I need a prescription for Levocetirizine?

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Levocetirizine as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

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