Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP- It is helpful for insect bites or stings. It creates a chemical reaction that helps manage the allergy. This medication is very helpful and is always taken by the healthcare provider. It works in adults as well as children, but in a certain amount of dose. With the help of the Hydrochloride, it helps in pain caused by an allergy. This medicine is used for treating allergies caused by the skin, eyes, cough, fever, and pain. The action of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride in the body, although this medicine is an antihistaminic, it acts by inhibiting the chemical reaction within the body.
Benefits of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP
- Helps with allergies
- Helps with insect bites or stings
- Skin rash,
- Runny nose,
- Watery eyes,
- Redness of skin
How to use?
For seasonal allergies, this medication can be taken once a day. Generally, this medication can be taken in the evening with or without food. The way of usage of this tablet is most improtant to understand becasue sometime this Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets can interact with other drug medication.
Some common side effects
- Fever,
- Cough,
- Nosebleed,
- Vomiting,
- Diarrheal,
- Weight gain.
Serious Side Effects
It can worsen your allergy if not suitable for your body
- Difficulty in urination or no urination
- Numb feeling
- Fever or ear infection, for these side effects, contact your doctor.
Storage
Keep this medication in the room temperature not so cool & not so dry
For Children
- Dose of 1.25mg should be given to 6 months to 5 year
- Dose of 2.5mg should be given for 6 to 11 years
- 5mg once a day for 12-year-olds.
- Always consult your doctor before giving to children, they will check the symptoms and they will give the right dose.
For Adult
- Give 2mg tablet to 18-24 years age of Patient
- For those above 65 years, this drug is strong and not suited for that age. In this age body processes this drug slowly, and it may raise side effect
Interact with other medications
- Theophylline – for Asthma and COPD
- Ritonavir – for HIV
Interact with food and beverages
- There is no interaction with food
- Avoid drinking alcohol with this medication
Warnings
- This drug causes tiredness and dizziness. While taking this drug, do not drive or any activities related to machinery
- People with kidney disease should avoid this drug; do not take it without a prescription from your healthcare provider.
For Pregnant
- You can take medication if you are pregnant only with your doctor’s recommendation
- For breastfeeding, you can avoid taking this drug because you may pass while breastfeed your child.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets
Q. Is this medicine antibiotic? What are the uses?
Answer: No, this Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets is not an antibiotic. It is used to relieve an allergic reaction caused by dust, insect bites, stings, a runny nose, skin rash, etc.
Q. Does Levocetirizine Hydrochloride interact with other medications?
Answer: It may interact with: Theophylline & Ritonavir
Q. My child is 9 months old, and she has rashes on her body. can I give it to my child?
Answer: Yes, you can give it to your child, but also make sure to consult your doctor for a low dosage and check symptoms before giving medicine.
