SPL Set ID: 97a67686-7e94-dd77-e053-2995a90a42c6
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Levocetirizine dihydrochloride, the active component of levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets USP, is an orally active H 1 -receptor antagonist. The chemical name is (R)-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl) phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl] ethoxy] acetic acid dihydrochloride. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is the R enantiomer of cetirizine hydrochloride, a racemic compound with antihistaminic properties. The molecular formula of levocetirizine dihydrochloride is C 21 H 25 ClN 2 O 3 •2HCl. The molecular weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is a white to off white crystalline powder and is water soluble. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets USP 5 mg are formulated as immediate release, white to off white, oval shaped biconvex, film-coated tablet for oral administration. The tablets are debossed with 'I' and '12' on one side and score line on the other side. Inactive ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and polyethylene glycol. structure