Overview

LEVOCETIRIZINE What is levocetirizine. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine medication that relieves allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, redness, and itchiness of the eyes caused by hay fever and hives. The recommended dose is typically 5 mg once daily or 2.5 mg once daily for children ages six to 11. It is very similar to cetirizine in its chemical structure but may cause less drowsiness.   How can levocetirizine help alleviate certain long COVID symptoms?  Histamine is a chemical our immune system releases that causes allergy symptoms. Cells in our body called mast cells release histamine, and in some patients, after COVID, they may release too much, leading to a prolonged inflammatory response.

How it works:

Blocks histamine type 1 receptors

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 5mg; Solution (for children) - 2.5mg/5mL

Common Usage: "allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes/nose, sneezing, ""hay fever"", hives Tablet - 5mg; Solution (for children) - 2.5mg/5mL Blocks histamine type 1 receptors"