All Details About Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, and some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup can be given with or without food. Your required dose may depend on the condition being treated. While this medicine is generally best given to your child in the evening, always follow your doctor’s instructions for proper use. Continue giving for as long as the doctor has prescribed. If it is stopped earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, dry mouth, fatigue, fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts to it. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy (seizures). Your dose may need to be modified, or this medicine may not suit you. Self-assured medications may interact with this one, so inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use, even though it is not considered harmful.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Kriam Pharma
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Chubbyigue
Dryness in mouth
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Sore throat
Fever
Cough
Nosebleeds
Vomiting
Otitis media (infection of ear)
Diarrhea
Constipation
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Huger doses or more prolonged use of Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
Driving
UNSAFE
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping, as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup?
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup should I give to my child?
Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own, as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
What if I give too much of Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup by mistake?
Although Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup is relatively safe to use in children. An excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
How should Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup be stored?
Store Kriam Pharma Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Retain all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Forever consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. However, immediate assistance may be required if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling and trouble breathing), signs of liver problems (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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