Levocetirizine 5mg Tablets

The image is for illustration purposes only. The brand supplied may vary. Start Free Online Consultation ℞ Prescription Only Medicine (POM) Levocetirizine 5mg Tablets Online UK Pack size: 30 tablets Levocetirizine 5mg tablets are a prescription-only antihistamine (active ingredient levocetirizine dihydrochloride, also known by the brand name Xyzal). They are used to ease the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic rhinitis, and of hives (urticaria), such as sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, itchy or watery eyes and an itchy rash. Because this is a prescription-only medicine, it cannot be bought over the counter in the UK. You can start a free online consultation, and one of our pharmacist prescribers will check whether it is safe and suitable for you before any medicine is supplied. Prescription-only medicine. Always read the patient information leaflet. Start Free Consultation Dispensed by our GPhC-registered UK pharmacy in Gorleston, Norfolk, after a quick suitability check reviewed by our pharmacy team. Registered & regulated. GPhC . NHS DSP . LegitScript approved number10 Complete consultationFree · takes 3 minutes number11 Prescriber reviewsOur independent prescriber checks your answers number12 Pharmacy dispensesGPhC-registered pharmacy prepares your order number13 Delivered to your doorDiscreet tracked delivery UK-wide Key features Active ingredient: levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg A less-sedating (second-generation) antihistamine For hay fever, other allergic rhinitis, and hives (urticaria) Usually taken as one tablet once a day Prescription-only — supplied after a pharmacist-prescriber consultation Suitable for adults and children aged 6 years and over (subject to assessment) Patient information leaflet What is levocetirizine? Levocetirizine is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. It is the active part (the R-enantiomer) of another antihistamine called cetirizine. It works by blocking the effect of a natural chemical in the body called histamine. Histamine is released when you come into contact with something you are allergic to, such as pollen, house dust mites, mould or animal fur, and it causes allergy symptoms. Levocetirizine is one of the newer, less-sedating antihistamines. Even so, it can still make some people feel sleepy. What it is used for Levocetirizine 5mg tablets are used in adults and children aged 6 years and over for the symptoms of: Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever and year-round nasal allergies) — sneezing, a blocked, runny or itchy nose, and itchy, watery eyes. Urticaria (hives / nettle rash) — an itchy, raised rash. How the online consultation works Levocetirizine is prescription-only, so you cannot simply add it to a basket. Instead: You complete a short, free online consultation about your symptoms and health. One of our pharmacist prescribers reviews your answers to check it is safe and suitable for you. If it is appropriate, a prescription is issued and your medicine is dispensed and delivered. If it is not suitable, our pharmacist will explain why and suggest other options. Our pharmacists are here to help if you are unsure whether this is the right treatment for you. How to take it Follow the instructions from your prescriber and the patient information leaflet. The usual dose for adults and children aged 6 years and over is one 5mg tablet once a day. Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water, with or without food. If you have kidney problems, your prescriber may advise a lower dose or a longer gap between doses. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Consultation service — at a glance Service Online pharmacist-prescriber consultation for levocetirizine 5mg tablets What it covers Symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and urticaria (hives) Who it is for Adults and children aged 6 years and over, subject to prescriber assessment How it works Free online questionnaire, reviewed before any medicine is supplied Reviewed by GPhC-registered pharmacist prescriber Active ingredient Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg (also known as Xyzal) Delivery Dispensed and delivered by our registered pharmacy if approved Side effects Like all medicines, levocetirizine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Common ones can include feeling sleepy or tired, a dry mouth and headache. If you have taken it for a long time, some people notice itching for a short while after stopping. Read the patient information leaflet for the full list, and tell your pharmacist or doctor if side effects bother you. You can report side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Levocetirizine and cetirizine Levocetirizine is the active half of cetirizine, so it works in a similar way at a lower dose. Cetirizine and some other antihistamines can be bought without a prescription in the UK — see the alternatives below. .oc-rel{–blue:#005eb8;–navy:#0e2540;–cream:#f8f7f2;–border:#e3e0d8;–radius:14px;font-family:inherit;color:var(–navy);box-sizing:border-box;background:var(–cream);border:1px solid var(–border);border-radius:var(–radius);padding:24px 22px} .oc-rel *{box-sizing:border-box} .oc-rel h2{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 14px} .oc-rel .grp{margin:0 0 14px} .oc-rel .grp:last-child{margin:0} .oc-rel .lbl{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.4px;color:var(–blue);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px} .oc-rel p{margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6} .oc-rel a{color:var(–blue);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none} .oc-rel a:hover{text-decoration:underline} Related hay fever & hives treatments Other prescription antihistamine Desloratadine 5mg Over-the-counter antihistamines Cetirizine 10mg · Loratadine 10mg · Fexofenadine 120mg Add for nasal symptoms Beconase steroid nasal spray Browse by condition Hay fever treatments · Hives (urticaria) treatments Information sources The organisations below are cited as information sources only. They do not endorse this pharmacy or its services. electronic Medicines Compendium (emc). Levocetirizine 5 mg film-coated tablets — Summary of Product Characteristics. [accessed 30 July 2026]. Available from: medicines.org.uk. electronic Medicines Compendium (emc). Xyzal 0.5 mg/ml oral solution — Summary of Product Characteristics. [accessed 30 July 2026]. Available from: medicines.org.uk. NICE. Levocetirizine. British National Formulary. 2026 [accessed 30 July 2026]. Available from: bnf.nice.org.uk. NHS. Hay fever. [accessed 30 July 2026]. Available from: nhs.uk. MHRA. Yellow Card scheme — report a side effect. [accessed 30 July 2026]. Available from: yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Written & reviewed by our qualified team​ Content written by: Ayub Ali, BPharm, MPharm Pharmacy Manager Content written: July 2026 Next review: July 2028 View full profile ↗ Content reviewed by: Obaidullah Zaman, MRCPharm, IP, PGDip, MPharm Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber GPhC number: 2083409 Date reviewed: July 2026 View full profile ↗ Frequently asked questions Is levocetirizine prescription-only in the UK? Yes. Levocetirizine cannot be bought over the counter in the UK. It is supplied after an online consultation, once a pharmacist prescriber has checked it is suitable for you. What is levocetirizine used for? It is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and of urticaria (hives), such as sneezing, an itchy or runny nose, itchy eyes and an itchy rash. Is levocetirizine the same as cetirizine? They are closely related. Levocetirizine is the active part of cetirizine, so it works in a similar way at a lower dose. Is levocetirizine the same as Xyzal? Xyzal is a brand name for levocetirizine. The active ingredient is the same. Does levocetirizine make you drowsy? It is one of the less-sedating antihistamines, but a small number of people still feel sleepy. Until you know how it affects you, take care when driving or using tools or machines. Can I take levocetirizine every day? Some people take an antihistamine every day when they have ongoing symptoms. Your pharmacist prescriber will advise how long to take it for. Who should not take levocetirizine? It is not suitable for people who are allergic to levocetirizine, cetirizine, hydroxyzine or related medicines, or for people with severe kidney disease (end-stage kidney failure needing dialysis). Tell your pharmacist about epilepsy, kidney problems, difficulty passing urine, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Can I take levocetirizine in pregnancy or when breastfeeding? Speak to your pharmacist or doctor first. It is not usually recommended while breastfeeding. Your prescriber will help you weigh up the options. Can I drink alcohol with levocetirizine? It is best to be careful, as alcohol can add to any drowsiness. Start Free Online Consultation Frequently bought together Advice & Guides