Avoid alcohol consumption while using Levocetirizine, as it may increase the risk of drowsiness.
Use with caution in individuals with kidney impairment.
No significant liver-related precautions.
Generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Levocetirizine passes into breast milk, so consult your healthcare provider before using it while breastfeeding.
Although Levocetirizine is a non-sedating antihistamine, some individuals may experience drowsiness.
Levocetirizine: Levocetirizine is a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist that blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. By blocking histamine, it helps reduce allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and hives.
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever): Allergic rhinitis is caused by allergens such as pollen, dust, or pet dander, leading to symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and throat.
LCZ Syrup is safe if used as prescribed by your doctor. Moreover, it is unlikely to harm you if you take it for a long time. But, it is best to take LCZ Syrup for only as long as you need it.
Levocetirizine is used to relieve runny nose; sneezing; and redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes caused by hay fever, seasonal allergies, and allergies to other substances such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold. It is also used to treat symptoms of hives, including itching and rash.
Yes, LCZ Syrup can make you feel tired, sleepy and weak. If you have these symptoms, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Consult your doctor if not sure.
Sometimes the doctor may advise you to take two different antihistamines together if you are being treated for a severe itchy rash. If you are taking LCZ Syrup during the daytime, your doctor may prescribe another antihistamine for the night which causes sleepiness, especially if the itch makes it difficult for you to sleep.
The recommended dose of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets is 5 mg (1 tablet) once daily in the evening. Some patients may be adequately controlled by 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet) once daily in the evening. The recommended dose of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets is 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet) once daily in the evening.
No, LCZ Syrup is not a steroid. It is an anti-allergic medication which is used to relieve the symptoms of allergy. It relieves runny nose, sneezing and redness, itching and watering of the eyes caused by hay fever or seasonal allergies. It also relieves similar symptoms caused due to allergies to substances, such as dust mites, animal dander and mold. Additionally, it is helpful in treating symptoms of hives, including itching and rash.
Levocetirizine is newer than cetirizine. However, because everyone is different, one may be better than the other for your symptoms. Although both medications are classified as non-sedating antihistamines, they still can potentially cause drowsiness.
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms such as a runny nose or hives. Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of year-round (perennial) allergies in children who are at least 6 months old.
The duration for which the medicine needs to be taken depends on the problem being treated. For instance, if you are taking it for an insect bite, you may need it for a day or two. While, if you are taking it to prevent symptoms of chronic allergic rhinitis (inflammation of nose) or chronic urticaria, you may need to take LCZ Syrup for a longer time. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure about the duration of using LCZ Syrup
LCZ Syrup starts working and showing improvement within an hour of taking it. However, it may take a little longer to notice the full benefits.
Levocetirizine is called a non-sedating antihistamine as it does not enter the brain in significant amounts, and is therefore unlikely to cause drowsiness.
Levocetirizine + Montelukast is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which relieves sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Levocetirizine+Ambroxol is used in the treatment of cough. Levocetirizine + Ambroxol is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and ambroxol which relieve cough. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that treats runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Crocin Cold & Flu Max is the best selling tablet for cold in India. It relieves pain, inflammation, cold, cough, chest congestion, and sinus headache.
Singulair is a prescription medicine that blocks substances in the body called leukotrienes. This may help to improve symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the lining of the nose (allergic rhinitis). Singulair does not contain a steroid.
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine + Paracetamol is a combination of three medicines: Levocetirizine , Phenylephrine and Paracetamol, which relieves common cold symptoms. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Antihistamines. Newer antihistamines such as over-the-counter loratadine (Claritin, generic forms) and cetirizine (Zyrtec, generic forms) are also Pregnancy Category B medications. A newer prescription antihistamine that is Pregnancy Category B is Xyzal (levocetirizine).
Levocetirizine relieves allergic symptoms. Take one dose a day. Levocetirizine is called a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, it can still cause drowsiness in a few people. Make sure your reactions are normal before you drive and before you use tools or machines.
Lcz 5mg Tablet is used to treat allergic rhinitis, urticaria, seasonal allergies, common cold, hives and insect bites.
Montelukast plus levocetirizine was well tolerated, with a safety profile similar to that reported for montelukast monotherapy. The investigators concluded that the fixed-dose combination of montelukast plus levocetirizine was effective and safe for the treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis and asthma.
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