Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Non-sedating Antihistamine
The highly active R-enantiomer of cetirizine, acting as a potent second-generation antihistamine. It is used for the treatment of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and chronic urticaria (hives). It works by selectively blocking $H_1$ histamine receptors. It provides effective allergy relief with a lower incidence of sedation compared to first-generation antihistamines.
Technical Profile
- Reference Code
- LCT010
- CAS Number
- 168305-68-4
- Chemical Class
- N/A
- Therapeutic Class
- N/A
Verified Brands
Medicines containing Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride as an active ingredient.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Formulation | MRP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montair-LC H | Cipla Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹210.00 | View Details |
| Telekast-L H | Lupin Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹195.00 | View Details |
| Montek-LC H | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹182.00 | View Details |
| T-Levocet 5 H | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹58.00 | View Details |
| Levoyazin-M Syrup H | Yaxon Biocare Pvt Ltd | Syrup (2.5 mg) | ₹65.00 | View Details |
| Elvegra-M H | Nukind Healthcare Pvt Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹110.00 | View Details |
| Alnacet-M H | Alna Biotech Pvt. Ltd. | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹125.00 | View Details |
| Nectrim-L H | Nectar Lifesciences Ltd. | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹145.00 | View Details |