Letar 5mg Tablets
Description
Letar 5mg Tablets is an antiallergic medicine. It is used in allergic conditions such as common cold, allergic rhinitis (running nose), urticaria, insect bite and hives. Letar 5mg Tablets contains l
evocetirizine as its active medicine. Allergic symptoms appear due to the production of a chemical in the body, namely histamine. Letar 5mg Tablets works by blocking the actions of histamine. Do not use it if you are allergic to levocetirizine. Avoid driving and handling any machinery, as this medicine makes you less alert.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹24.70 |
You Save | ₹7.80 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | |
Uses | Allergic rhinitis and skin allergy |
Side effects | Tiredness, headache, sleepiness, drowsiness, dizziness |
Therapy | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
Uses
- Letar 5mg Tablets is used to treat allergic symptoms such as common cold, allergic rhinitis (running nose), urticaria, insect bite and hives.
- It is also used to relieve symptoms of allergy due to dust and pet allergies.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to levocetirizine or any other ingredients of Letar 5mg Tablets .
- If you have any liver disease.
Side effects
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Somnolence (excessive sleepiness)
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Increased heart rate
- Palpitations
- Fits
- Altered sense of taste
- Visual disturbances
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney problems or urinary retention problems, your doctor may suggest lowering the dose of this medicine.
- You are suffering from fits (epilepsy).
- You may experience certain skin reactions like swelling, itching and redness immediately after you stop taking this medicine.
- You are going to take an allergic skin test, as it may interfere with the diagnosis.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
- Take Letar 5mg Tablets as a whole with a sufficient amount of water as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Letar 5mg Tablets works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Medications that may interact with Letar 5mg Tablets are theophylline (used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and ritonavir (used to treat HIV).
Storage and disposal
- Store Letar 5mg Tablets at room temperature and away from excessive heat and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Letar 5mg Tablets make you tired and drowsy?
Q: Can I stop taking Letar 5mg Tablets if symptoms of allergy go away?
Q: Is Letar 5mg Tablets an antibiotic?
References
- Levocetirizine 5 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025[cited 10 April 2025].
- Levocetirizine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2025 [cited 10 April 2025].
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 10 April 2025].
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