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Levocetirizine

Phase 4FDA approved

Rhinitis | Small molecule | Respiratory |GSK plc|Trials Updated: Aug 3, 2017

Levocetirizine development status

FDA approval on record May 25, 2007
Approval holderChattem Sanofi
ApplicationNDA022064
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Handok Inc. (NCT01430260)
Phase scored for GSKPhase 3
Registered trials 8 across 4 sponsors since Aug 2006

Label indication XYZAL is a histamine H 1 -receptor antagonist indicated for: The relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis ( 1.1 ) The treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Perennial Allergic Rhinitis XYZAL is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in children 6 months to 2 years of age. FDA label

Levocetirizine target and mechanism

Molecular targetHRH1
Target classAntagonist
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment100

FDA Designations

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Levocetirizine clinical trials

Levocetirizine · 3 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 2
NCT01563081Safety Study of Levocetirizine Oral Solution for Japanese PediatricsRhinitis
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety Study of Levocetirizine Oral Solution for Japanese Pediatrics
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Non-serious Adverse Events (AEs)
up to Week 2/Early Withdrawal (EW)

A non-serious AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant/clinical investigation participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product. For marketed medicinal products, this also includes failure to produce expected benefits (i.e., lack of efficacy), abuse, or misuse. An SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or is a possible drug-induced liver injury. For a list of all SAEs/non-serious AEs occurring at a frequency of \>=5%, please see the SAE/non-serious AE module of this record.

AUC(0-48) of levocetirizine
pre, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48h post dose

AUC(0-48): Area under plasma concentration time curve from pre-dose to 48h.

Cmax of levocetirizine
pre, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48h post dose

Cmax: Maximum observed concentration.

AUC0-48 of levocetirizine
predose,0.25,0.5,1,1.5,2,3,4,6,9,12,16,24,36, 48 hours post-dose

Area Under the time-concentlation curve

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With the Indicated Change From the First Day of Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis and Pruritis Associated With Skin Diseases at Weeks 1 and 2/EW, as Assessed by the Investigator/Sub-investigator Based on Legal Representative Impression
First day of treatment; Weeks 1 and 2/Early Withdrawal
Number of Participants With the Indicated Change From the First Day of Treatment in Nasal Symptoms and Pruritis Associated With Skin Diseases at Weeks 1 and 2/Early Withdrawal, as Assessed by the Investigator or Sub-investigator
First day of treatment; Weeks 1 and 2/Early Withdrawal
Number of Participants Categorized With the Indicated Pruritis Severity on the First Day of Treatment and at Weeks 1 and 2/Early Withdrawal
First day of treatment; Weeks 1 and 2/Early Withdrawal
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LevocetirizineEXPERIMENTALClear solution, 0.50 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride contains in one milliliter of the solution
Levocetirizine oral solution 5 mgEXPERIMENTALLevocetirizine oral solution 5 mg
Cetirizine dry syrup 10 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORCetirizine dry syrup 10 mg
cetirizineOTHERStudy Drug
placeboOTHERStudy Drug

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LevocetirizineDRUGClear solution, 0.50 mg levocetirizine dihydrochloride contains in one milliliter of the solution. Levocetirizine oral solution are administered once daily at a dose of 2.5 mL (1.25 mg of levocetirizine) in the morning to infants aged between 6 months and 1 year old
CetirizineDRUGCetirizine
placeboDRUGplacebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range6 Months to 23 Months
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites7

Inclusion Criteria: * Outpatients * Either boys or girls are acceptable. * Pediatric patients ranging from 6 months to 2 years in age at the time of initiation of the treatment in clinical trial * Pediatric patients who have at least one of the symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis including r...

Countries:Japan
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Competitive Landscape -Allergic Rhinitis 8 trials (matched to "Rhinitis")

Top 1 of 3 competitors

CompanyTickerTrialsLead PhaseDrugs
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY1PHASE3LY3650150
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Frequently asked questions about Levocetirizine

What is levocetirizine?

Levocetirizine is a small molecule drug developed by GSK plc (ticker: GSK). It is being studied in clinical trials for dermatitis and for perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. It is an investigational therapy in clinical development and is not described as approved in the available trial information.

What is levocetirizine used for?

Levocetirizine is being studied for dermatitis and for rhinitis, including perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Clinical trials have enrolled patients with these conditions, and one Phase 3 safety study was conducted in Japanese pediatric patients with rhinitis. These uses remain investigational and are being evaluated in clinical development.

What does levocetirizine target?

Levocetirizine targets HRH1, the histamine H1 receptor, and acts as an antagonist at this receptor. By blocking HRH1, it interferes with histamine signaling, which is relevant to allergic and inflammatory conditions such as allergic rhinitis and dermatitis that the drug is being studied in.

Who makes levocetirizine?

Levocetirizine is developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. GSK is the company associated with the clinical development program for this small molecule across dermatitis and allergic rhinitis indications.

What phase is levocetirizine in?

Levocetirizine is in Phase 1 development according to its overall program status, though individual completed trials have included a Phase 3 safety study. It is an investigational drug still in clinical development and is not described as FDA approved in the available information.

What clinical trials is levocetirizine in?

Levocetirizine has been studied in completed trials including NCT02447393, a Phase 1 study in dermatitis in Japan, NCT01622283, a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study of the oral solution in perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, and NCT01563081, a Phase 3 safety study of the oral solution in Japanese pediatrics with rhinitis.