Xyzal Syrup
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Xyzal Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, and some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Xyzal Syrup can be given with or without food. Your required dose may depend on the condition being treated. While this medicine is generally best given to your child in the evening, always follow your doctor’s instructions for proper use. Continue giving for as long as the doctor has prescribed. If it is stopped earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, dry mouth, fatigue, fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts to it. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy (seizures). Your dose may need to be modified, or this medicine may not suit you. Certain medications may interact with this one, so inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use, even though it is not considered harmful.
Uses of Xyzal Syrup in children
Benefits of Xyzal Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Xyzal Syrup provides relief from allergy-related discomfort, helping you feel at ease by reducing irritation, sensitivity, and unwanted reactions. It supports clearer breathing and overall comfort, allowing you to go about your day without interruptions.
Side effects of Xyzal Syrup in children
Xyzal Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Xyzal
- Drowsiness
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Cough
- Nosebleeds
- Vomiting
- Otitis media (infection of ear)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How can I give Xyzal Syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Xyzal Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Xyzal Syrup works
Xyzal Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Xyzal Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xyzal Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Xyzal Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xyzal Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Xyzal Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose. Follow the prescribed dosage schedule strictly.
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Quick tips
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Xyzal Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Avoid giving Xyzal Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice, as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Xyzal Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Xyzal Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age, as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Xyzal Syrup
Once A Day
60%
Twice A Day
40%
What are you using Xyzal Syrup for?
Allergic cond*
100%
*Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
47%
Poor
33%
Average
20%
What were the side-effects while using Xyzal Syrup?
Sleepiness
50%
Dryness in mo*
50%
*Dryness in mouth
How do you take Xyzal Syrup?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Xyzal Syrup on price
Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Xyzal Syrup?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping, as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Xyzal Syrup?
Xyzal Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Xyzal Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much Xyzal Syrup should I give to my child?
Xyzal Syrup should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own, as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
What if I give too much of Xyzal Syrup by mistake?
Although Xyzal Syrup is relatively safe to use in children. An excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
How should Xyzal Syrup be stored?
Store Xyzal Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Always consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. However, immediate assistance may be required if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling and trouble breathing), signs of liver problems (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Xyzal Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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