The owl insists that XYZAL lasts six times longer than Benadryl, works faster than Claritin and provides the same relief as Zyrtec, but is only half the size. When he grabs the box of XYZAL Allergy 24HR on display with his wing, a security guard asks him not to touch the exhibit.

What is the typical Xyzal® dosage? A Xyzal® 5mg breakable (scored) tablet once daily in the evening is the dosage for adults and children from 12 to 64 years of age. A 1/2 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily in the evening may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

As the latest over-the-counter branded oral antihistamine, Xyzal® offers effective relief for symptoms of hay fever or other respiratory allergies year-round. It is designed to be taken at night and allows for up to 24-hours of powerful allergy relief that is just as effective at hour 24 as it is at hour 1.

In an upscale study full of books, an animated owl, bedecked in a jacket and bow tie and wearing a monocle, suggests allergy sufferers try XYZAL. The medication, which may help with itchy nose, throat and eyes as well as sneezing, is available over the counter. “Be Wise All, Take XYZAL.”

William John Austin is an MFA-trained, AEA actor from Houston. Presently, you can find William touring North America with Disney's The Lion King. William is also the voice of Xyzal's charming British owl, Nigel.

Owl | Wisdom and Insight The owl represents intelligence and insight, and therefore is a popular choice of mascot for academic institutions, or businesses who pride themselves on offering their clients unparalleled expertise.

Our Verdict. Xyzal is an antihistamine used to relieve a variety of indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms, as well as hives. A 24-hour over-the-counter allergy medication, Xyzal is safe and effective at the recommended daily dose, but it may cause drowsiness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Each tablet of Xyzal Allergy 24HR contains 5 mg of levocetirizine. The usual adult dosage is 5 mg (1 tablet) by mouth once a day in the evening. But if your allergy symptoms are mild, you can take 2.5 mg (one-half of a tablet) by mouth once daily in the evening. Don't take more than 5 mg per day.

Designed to be taken in the evening, so it starts working during the night and into the next day when pollen levels are at their highest. Get a good night's rest for a more productive next day, Xyzal® relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy nose, and itchy throat.

Xyzal 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It also relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

So, for continuous allergy relief, be wise all, take XYZAL.” David Hulin created XYZAL's Nigel the Owl.

In May 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Xyzal, where it is co-marketed by Sanofi-Aventis.