Levocetirizine Dosage for a 7-Year-Old Male Child
For a 7-year-old male child, the recommended dose of levocetirizine is 2.5 mg (½ tablet) once daily in the evening. 1
FDA-Approved Dosing
The FDA drug label provides clear age-based dosing for levocetirizine:
- Children 6-11 years of age: Take ½ tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening 1
- Do not exceed ½ tablet (2.5 mg) in 24 hours 1
- This dosing applies to children with normal kidney function 1
Important Contraindications
- Do not use in children with kidney disease 1
- Levocetirizine should be avoided in patients with severe renal impairment 2
Administration Considerations
- Evening dosing is recommended to minimize any potential sedative effects that may occur 2, 1
- The medication can be taken once daily, which improves compliance in pediatric patients 1
Clinical Context
While research studies have explored weight-based dosing (0.125 mg/kg twice daily) in younger children aged 1-2 years 3, and population pharmacokinetic studies suggest that clearance increases with body weight and age 4, the FDA-approved dosing for children 6-11 years remains 2.5 mg once daily 1. This standardized dosing has been validated for safety and efficacy in this age group 5.
The 2.5 mg once-daily dose has demonstrated good tolerability in children aged 1-5 years with allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, with no clinically relevant changes in vital signs, ECG parameters, or laboratory values 5.