Levosiz 5 MG Tablet

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms like runny nose, itching caused due to hives or watery eyes, sneezing, hives that are usually related to all-year-round as well as seasonal allergies. The medicine blocks histamine (a natural substance) that the body generates during the time of an allergic reaction, relieving you of the symptoms of the reaction.

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet needs to be taken orally. It can be used in the form of combination therapy, meaning you may be prescribed this drug along with other medications. You can take the medicine with your food or without it. It blocks the release of histamine, a chemical from the cells present in your body. It, therefore, provides you relief from the allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery, red or itchy eyes.

The dosage of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet depends on your age, the severity of your condition, medical history and the reaction of your body after the first dose. Your doctor should be informed about your medical history and condition, along with certain conditions before you are prescribed to this medicine, like:

• Pregnancy,
• Allergies,
• Enlarged prostate or
• Kidney disease.

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet can be taken with food or without it. Also, it is better to take it during the evening, as that can prevent you from feeling drowsy in the daytime. Make sure that you do not take an overdose of the medicine in case you skipped one dose, as it can lead to other side effects.

You should also keep in mind not to stop these medicines suddenly as there is a possibility that your symptoms may get worse. Too much of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet can lead to extensive drowsiness. It is advisable to take in the amount as prescribed by your doctor.

It is known to cause drowsiness, especially in the initial hours. Refrain from activities like driving or using machinery during this period. Also, avoid alcohol as it can further raise your risk of feeling drowsy.

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Utricaria

• Sneezing

• Allergy

• Kidney Disease

• Sleepiness

• Headache

• Blurred Vision

• Dry Mouth

• Diarrhoea

• Difficulty In Passing Urine

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect of Levosiz is about 24 hours on average.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of the medicine and its peak effect timings are one hour within administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This tablet is safe for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  Levosiz doesn’t have any habit forming tendencies.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This drug is not recommended for breastfeeding women as it can harm the infant. The consultation of the doctor is necessary before moving forward.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alcohol and Levosiz together cause disulfiram reactions such as flushing, low blood pressure, increased heartbeat, chest pain, and thirst.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Levosiz can cause drowsiness in the patient, which can be very dangerous while driving. The patient must refrain from performing any activity that requires alertness in the patient.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  A patient suffering from end stage kidney disease with the Creatinine clearance in such cases is less than 10 ml/min consuming the medicine can lead to life threatening problems. Children below 12 that have kidney problems must refrain from consuming the drug. Patients that have a history of kidney damage must consult the doctor as there are no clinically known evidence that supports the interaction.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients that have a history of liver damage must consult the doctor as there are no clinically known evidence that supports the interaction.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levosiz 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cerzin L 5 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Nexcet 5 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Xenocet 5 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cetcip-L 5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Hicet L 5 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  For Levosiz, the patient must take the missed dose as soon as possible and skip the dose if the time for the next dose as scheduled occurs. Doubling the dose is not advisable.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This drug selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Levosiz 5 MG Tablet interacts with certain medicines and ingredients to cause adverse side effects. You must avoid the tablet if you are already consuming medicines that have ingredients like alprazolam, codeine or isocarboxazid. It is advisable that you discuss your medical history with the doctor to avoid any possible side effects.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from liver or kidney related diseases must not consume this medication without consulting it first with a doctor, as it can cause some serious side effects. People suffering from epilepsy too must be careful while taking the medicine as they are at a risk of experiencing increased convulsions.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Levosiz 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : Levosiz is a medication which contains Levocetirizine as an active ingredient in it. It is an antihistamine drug and helps in treating the allergies such as itching, swelling, and rashes by obstructing the effects of a chemical mediator(histamine) in the body.

• Ques : What is Levosiz 5 mg tablet used for?

  Ans : This drug is used for treating Allergic Rhinitis and Urticaria.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Levosiz 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include sleepiness, headache, blurred vision, etc.

• Ques : Can levocetirizine be taken during pregnancy?

  Ans : There are no controlled studies on the effect of Levosiz in pregnancy. Animal studies have not shown to cause any there are no fetal harm It should be used only when considered necessary by your doctor. It is a prescribes medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use levosiz 5 mg tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use levosiz 5 mg tablet ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use levosiz 5 mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly taken orally from mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a the day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of levosiz 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away, from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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